Attleboro, Massachusetts · Paper (except Newsprint) Mills · NAICS 322121
Polyfiber, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record in Massachusetts, the first in 2012.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 27, 2021 after a complaint, in Attleboro.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 4 citation items: 2 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $14,057 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $9,840, down 30%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.212, machine guarding (2 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Polyfiber, LLC averages $6,690 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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Watch this company55 Starkey Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02703 · Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper 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 | $9,557 | $6,690 | May 27, 2021 | Final |
55 Starkey Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02702 · Paper (except Newsprint) Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
55 Starkey Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02703 · Paper (except Newsprint) Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
55 Starkey Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02702 · Paper (except Newsprint) Mills · 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 | $4,500 | $3,150 | Apr 26, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 2012 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)
(3) The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request.
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1)
(p) Operation of the truck. (1) If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.
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.