MKS Plastics has one OSHA inspection on record in Louisiana.
OSHA opened it on Feb 6, 2025 after a complaint, in Tickfaw.
From that inspection OSHA issued 2 citation items: 1 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $8,275 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $4,965, down 40%.
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. MKS Plastics averages $4,965 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $6,620 | $3,972 | Aug 5, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.40(a) · Giving injury records to OSHA |
Other-than-serious | $1,655 | $993 | Aug 5, 2025 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
(a) Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.