Mar-Bal, Inc. has 12 OSHA inspections on record in Virginia, the first in 1997.
OSHA's last visit started on Jan 17, 2024 after an accident, in Dublin.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 27 citation items: 16 serious, 1 repeat and 10 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $64,920 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $47,667, down 27%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.212, machine guarding (5 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Mar-Bal, Inc. averages $8,110 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
Mar-Bal, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(d) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $15,375 | $12,300 | Feb 5, 2024 | Final |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $5,600 | $3,920 | Mar 16, 2017 | Final |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,365 | $1,365 | Sep 29, 2014 | Final |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $2,275 | $1,592 | Jun 2, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $1,365 | $956 | Jun 2, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ib) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2011 | Closed |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,234 | Oct 26, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.110(b)(17)(iv) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,000 | Oct 26, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,540 | $1,000 | Oct 26, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 2010 | Closed |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Repeat | $25,000 | $20,000 | Mar 8, 2006 | Closed |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | May 6, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,100 | $400 | May 6, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,100 | $825 | May 6, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $775 | $775 | May 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 6, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 6, 2005 | Closed |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $0 | Nov 10, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $675 | $300 | Nov 10, 1999 | Closed |
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5400 Reserve Way, Dublin, VA 24084 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1997 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Dublin site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 135 workers: 4.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 16 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Dublin · 2025 | 135 | 7 | 4 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Mar-Bal, Inc. Dublin · 2021 | 120 | 3 | 1 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(17)(iv)
(iv) Since liquefied petroleum gas is contained in a closed system of piping and equipment, the system need not be electrically conductive or electrically bonded for protection against static electricity.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)
(2) The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.
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