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Polysciences, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Warrington, Pennsylvania · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · NAICS 325998

11inspections
70citation items
$8,653current penalties
May 2, 2019last inspection

Polysciences, Inc. has 11 OSHA inspections on record in Pennsylvania, the first in 1973.

OSHA's last visit started on May 2, 2019 on a referral, in Warrington.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 70 citation items: 19 serious, 7 willful and 44 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $10,220 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $8,653, down 15%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.1200, hazard communication (8 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Polysciences, Inc. averages $2,898 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Polysciences, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.

Polysciences, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1973 to 2019
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 343978490 OPENED MAY 2, 2019Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Sep 16, 2019

400 Valley Road, Warrington, PA 18976 · Petrochemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Apr 30, 2019: Employee receives finger laceration from gear inside pump

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on April 30, 2019, an employee shut off the stop button The employee reached inside the pump. Then, the mixing blade inside cut the employee's finger. The employee was hospitalized for these injuries.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2) · Lockout/tagout
 Other-than-serious$0$2,898Aug 14, 2019Final

Inspection 343271433 OPENED JUN 29, 2018Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Oct 16, 2018

400 Valley Road, Warrington, PA 18976 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 306581018 OPENED APR 15, 2004Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 114 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2004

400 Valley Road, Warrington, PA 18976 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$1,925$0May 10, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$1,925$1,925May 10, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0May 10, 2004Closed

Inspection 302331020 OPENED AUG 17, 1999Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 80 employees at the site · Closed Sep 24, 1999

400 Valley Road, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 17, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 17, 1999Closed

Inspection 17569179 OPENED AUG 2, 1989Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 90 employees at the site · Closed Jan 8, 1990

400 Valley Road, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
 Serious$400$200Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$320$160Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$400$200Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3d
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(iv) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Serious$560$280Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$320$160Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vb) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$560$280Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 6c
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iv) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
 Other-than-serious$800$40Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1904.5(c) · Determination of work-relatedness
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(6) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(vi) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(3) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1989Closed

Inspection 102875614 OPENED AUG 2, 1989Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 90 employees at the site · Closed Sep 29, 1989

400 Valley Road, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(5) · Exit routes
 Serious$640$390Sep 7, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$400$150Sep 7, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Sep 7, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 7, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 7, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 7, 1989Closed

Inspection 13003900 OPENED OCT 22, 1981Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 91 employees at the site · Closed Jan 15, 1982

1760 Costner Circle, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 26, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1904.2(b)(2) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 26, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 26, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 26, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1982Closed

Inspection 12739132 OPENED JAN 24, 1977Closed

Follow-up · Complete · Health · 45 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

1760 Costner Circle Paul Valle, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

3 older inspections

Inspection 12750048 OPENED JUN 23, 1976Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 40 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

1760 Costner Circle, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12739058 OPENED MAR 30, 1976Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 40 employees at the site · Closed Mar 4, 1977

1760 Costner Circle Paul Valle, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$70$70Apr 28, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(3)(i) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 28, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(3)(iv) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 28, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 28, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 28, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1015(c) · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
 Serious$950$950Apr 26, 1976Contested
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1007(c) · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.1012(c) · Ethyleneimine
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.1015(d)(1) · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1e
29 CFR 1910.1007(d)(1) · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1f
29 CFR 1910.1012(d)(1) · Ethyleneimine
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1g
29 CFR 1910.1015(e)(1)(iii) · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1h
29 CFR 1910.1007(e)(1)(iii) · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1i Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1j
29 CFR 1910.1015(e)(2)(iii) · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1k Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1l
29 CFR 1910.1007(e)(2)(iii) · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1m
29 CFR 1910.1015(f)(1) · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1n
29 CFR 1910.1007(f)(1) · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1o
29 CFR 1910.1012(f)(1) · Ethyleneimine
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1p
29 CFR 1910.1015(d)(4)(i) · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1q
29 CFR 1910.1007(d)(4)(i) · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1r
29 CFR 1910.1012(d)(4)(i) · Ethyleneimine
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1s
29 CFR 1910.1015(g)(1) · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1t
29 CFR 1910.1007(g)(1) · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1u
29 CFR 1910.1012(g)(1) · Ethyleneimine
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 26, 1976Closed
Citation 3, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1004(c) · alpha-Naphthylamine
 Willful$950$950Apr 26, 1976Contested
Citation 3, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1004(d)(1) · alpha-Naphthylamine
 Willful$0$0Apr 26, 1976Contested
Citation 3, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.1004(e)(1)(iii) · alpha-Naphthylamine
 Willful$0$0Apr 26, 1976Contested
Citation 3, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.1004(e)(2)(iii) · alpha-Naphthylamine
 Willful$0$0Apr 26, 1976Contested
Citation 3, item 1e
29 CFR 1910.1004(f)(1) · alpha-Naphthylamine
 Willful$0$0Apr 26, 1976Contested
Citation 3, item 1f
29 CFR 1910.1004(d)(4)(i) · alpha-Naphthylamine
 Willful$0$0Apr 26, 1976Contested
Citation 3, item 1g
29 CFR 1910.1004(g)(1) · alpha-Naphthylamine
 Willful$0$0Apr 26, 1976Contested

Inspection 12737672 OPENED OCT 11, 1973Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 25 employees at the site · Closed Feb 2, 1974

1760 Costner Circle, Warrington, PA 18976 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 17, 1973Closed

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 Warrington site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 175 workers: 0.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 1 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Polysciences Inc.
Warrington · 2025
175 110.41.6
Specialty chemical and personal care cosmetics manufacturing
Warrington · 2023
180 110.61.6
Specialty chemical and personal care cosmetics
Warrington · 2021
194 412.31.6

Severe injury reports

Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.

Apr 30, 2019, Warrington: Hospitalization · amputations · fingertip(s)

While troubleshooting a clogged pump an employee's fingertip was amputated by the gears in the pump motor.

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1904.2(b)(2)

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29 CFR 1904.5 · Determination of work-relatedness

29 CFR 1910.1004 · alpha-Naphthylamine

29 CFR 1910.1007 · 3,′-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)

29 CFR 1910.1012 · Ethyleneimine

29 CFR 1910.1015 · 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv)

(iv) Ventilation. Every inside storage room shall be provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. Such system shall be designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour. If a mechanical exhaust system is used, it shall be controlled by a switch located outside of the door. The ventilating equipment and any lighting fixtures shall be operated by the same switch. A pilot light shall be installed adjacent to the switch if Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), are dispensed within the room. Where gravity ventilation is provided, the fresh air intake, as well as the exhaust outlet from the room, shall be on the exterior of the building in which the room is located.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd)

(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 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.20

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

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

Other all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing employers in Pennsylvania

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