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Interplastic Corporation: OSHA inspections and violations

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · NAICS 325211

20inspections
67citation items
$18,915current penalties
Sep 27, 2016last inspection

Interplastic Corporation has 20 OSHA inspections on record in Minnesota, the first in 1975.

OSHA's last visit started on Sep 27, 2016 as a planned inspection, in White Bear Lake.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 67 citation items: 19 serious and 48 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $38,410 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $18,915, down 51%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.23, ladders in general industry (9 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Interplastic Corporation averages $1,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Interplastic Corporation also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Interplastic Corporation: OSHA citation items per year, 1975 to 2016
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 341799674 OPENED SEP 27, 2016Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 38 employees at the site · Closed Jan 5, 2017

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$1,200$333Oct 18, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$900$250Oct 18, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Other-than-serious$1,200$333Oct 18, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$300$84Oct 18, 2016Final

Inspection 314597048 OPENED JUN 10, 2010Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Jan 18, 2011

2015 Ne Broadway Street, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Jun 10, 2010: Employees suffer burns and lacerations due to explosion

On June 10, 2010, Employees #1, #2 and #3 were on top of the Phthalic Anhydride tank when an explosion occurred. One of the employees tack welded a metal cover to a material returning line on a tank that caused a flash explosion. The tank c onsisted of approximately Phthalic Anhydride in its molten state. The tank was 1 9.5 feet high, about 14 feet in diameter and had a capacity of 20,000 gallons. A ll three employees were injured and received medical attention. As the tank expl oded, two employees were sent over guardrails and plunged to lower levels, while the other employee was able to remain on the tank during the explosion. Injurie s included second degree burns, fractures and lacerations.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vic) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$7,000$2,450Sep 29, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiiid) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$7,000$4,900Sep 29, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$7,000$2,450Sep 29, 2010Final

Inspection 314429705 OPENED APR 26, 2010Open

Planned · Complete · Health · 20 employees at the site · Open

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection so far.

Inspection 314443078 OPENED APR 26, 2010Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Jan 4, 2011

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,050$682Sep 10, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$1,050$682Sep 10, 2010Final

Inspection 313624470 OPENED AUG 5, 2009Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 53 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 2009

2015 Ne Broadway St, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$900$630Aug 14, 2009Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$1,200$840Aug 14, 2009Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations
 Serious$1,500$1,050Aug 14, 2009Closed

Inspection 311530034 OPENED OCT 30, 2007Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 19 employees at the site · Closed Nov 29, 2007

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · Petrochemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 311199632 OPENED JUL 6, 2007Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 18 employees at the site · Closed Aug 22, 2007

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
 Serious$1,050$735Jul 27, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$1,050$735Jul 27, 2007Closed

Inspection 309530640 OPENED OCT 13, 2005Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 15 employees at the site · Closed Nov 3, 2005

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

12 older inspections

Inspection 302498787 OPENED APR 1, 1999Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 62 employees at the site · Closed Feb 2, 2000

2015 Ne. Broadway St., Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$1,400$350Jul 23, 1999Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ib) · Process safety management
 Serious$1,400$500Jul 23, 1999Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1) · Process safety management
 Serious$1,400$500Jul 23, 1999Final

Inspection 302497391 OPENED FEB 18, 1999Closed

Planned · No inspection · Health · 14 employees at the site · Closed Feb 24, 1999

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 126562685 OPENED FEB 15, 1996Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 50 employees at the site · Closed Feb 15, 1996

2015 Ne. Broadway St., Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 126561075 OPENED OCT 5, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 14 employees at the site · Closed Jun 12, 1996

1219 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1) · Process safety management
 Serious$600$200Oct 26, 1995Final

Inspection 111680377 OPENED JUN 5, 1991Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 31 employees at the site · Closed Jul 8, 1991

2015 Ne. Broadway St., Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 104517503 OPENED APR 20, 1987Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed May 6, 1987

1219 Wolters Blvd., Vadnais Heights, MN 55109 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0May 12, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 12, 1987Closed

Inspection 104597638 OPENED MAY 29, 1986Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 79 employees at the site · Closed Jun 3, 1986

2015 Ne. Broadway St., Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 2412898 OPENED FEB 13, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 85 employees at the site · Closed Apr 22, 1986

2015 Ne. Broadway St., Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$175$175Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$110$110Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$225$225Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$80$80Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$95$95Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.106(h)(7)(ib) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$60$60Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 8 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 9 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 10 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$60$60Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 13
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 14
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 15
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 6, 1986Closed

Inspection 15392509 OPENED JUN 1, 1982Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 85 employees at the site · Closed Jun 4, 1982

2015 Ne Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15429665 OPENED MAR 9, 1982Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 75 employees at the site · Closed Jul 9, 1982

2015 Ne Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15630361 OPENED JUL 23, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 65 employees at the site · Closed Sep 23, 1975

2015 N E Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1001 · Asbestos in general industry
 Other-than-serious$90$90Aug 29, 1975Closed

Inspection 15628860 OPENED JUL 15, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 65 employees at the site · Closed Sep 23, 1975

2015 Ne Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$60$60Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii) · Portable metal ladders
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(3)(iva) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(3)(iva) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$35$35Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(3)(vi) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
 Other-than-serious$35$35Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.178(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$35$35Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$35$35Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$35$35Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$45$45Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 17a
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$35$35Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 17b
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 17c
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 18
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 19 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 20 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 22, 1975Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Vadnais Heights site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 36 workers: 8.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.1 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Interplastic Corporation
Vadnais Heights · 2025
36 208.31.1
Interplastic Corporation
Minneapolis · 2023
45 000.01.1
Interplastic Corp.
Vadnais Heights · 2023
40 207.41.1
Interplastic Corporation Minneapolis
Minneapolis · 2021
64 304.61.1
Minneapolis Plant
Minneapolis · 2020
64 111.61.1
Vadnais Heights Plant
Vadnais Heights · 2020
39 000.01.6

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.1001 · Asbestos in general industry

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib)

(ii) Containers. Flammable liquids shall be stored in tanks or closed containers.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva)

(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(3)(vi)

(vi) Storage and handling. The storage, transfer, and handling of liquid shall comply with paragraph (h)(4) of this section.

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.26 · Portable metal ladders

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.307 · Hazardous (classified) locations

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 5205.116

29 CFR 5205.140

29 CFR 5205.50

29 CFR 5206.700

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