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Precision Plastics Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Columbia City, Indiana · Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing · NAICS 326121

11inspections
78citation items
$15,200current penalties
Sep 26, 2019last inspection

Since 1982, OSHA inspectors have visited Precision Plastics Inc in Indiana 11 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Sep 26, 2019 after a complaint, in Columbia City.

In all, OSHA issued 78 citation items: 32 serious, 2 repeat and 44 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $25,335; today they stand at $15,200, 40% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.303 (electrical equipment, general requirements), 9 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Precision Plastics Inc averages $1,925 across 1 cited inspection.

Precision Plastics Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 1982 to 2019
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 344337423 OPENED SEP 26, 2019Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 180 employees at the site · Closed Jan 21, 2020

900 Connexion Way, Columbia City, IN 46725 · Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,925$1,925Oct 10, 2019Final

Inspection 305198699 OPENED JAN 10, 2003Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 117 employees at the site · Closed Jul 7, 2003

900 Connexion Way, Columbia City, IN 46725 · Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$1,100$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$1,100$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$1,100$825Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 4 Other-than-serious$1,100$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,100$825Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$1,100$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed

Inspection 125377929 OPENED JAN 27, 1998Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 155 employees at the site · Closed Aug 27, 1998

900 Connexion Way, Columbia City, IN 46725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.24(b) · Fixed industrial stairs
Serious$1,400$1,400Mar 17, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,050$1,050Mar 17, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,050$1,050Mar 17, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,400$1,400Mar 17, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$1,050$1,050Mar 17, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 4000402
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 17, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(ii) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 17, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 17, 1998Closed

Inspection 125398016 OPENED AUG 26, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 131 employees at the site · Closed Oct 14, 1997

1001 East College, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$675$675Sep 24, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$0$0Sep 24, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$675$675Sep 24, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$675$675Sep 24, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 24, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 24, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 24, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 24, 1997Closed

Inspection 124006750 OPENED FEB 20, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 185 employees at the site · Closed Jun 8, 1995

728 E Swihart St., Columbia City, IN 46725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$1,925$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$825$410Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$825$410Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$825$410Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,100$550Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 5c
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 5d
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(3) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 5e
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$825$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 4000402
Other-than-serious$550$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(ii) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 14, 1995Closed

Inspection 108601337 OPENED MAR 26, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed May 30, 1991

600 South 7th Street, Albion, IN 46701 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$350$350Apr 24, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$350$260Apr 24, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 24, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 24, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 24, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 24, 1991Closed

Inspection 104060918 OPENED JAN 29, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 148 employees at the site · Closed Jun 19, 1987

722 E Swihart St, Columbia City, IN 46725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$240$240Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Repeat$480$480Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Repeat$0$0Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 3, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 3, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 10, 1987Closed
Citation 3, item 6
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 10, 1987Closed

Inspection 215190133 OPENED JAN 27, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 115 employees at the site · Closed Dec 31, 1984

Swihart St, Columbia City, IN 46725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 1984Closed
3 older inspections

Inspection 215180290 OPENED AUG 3, 1982Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 131 employees at the site · Closed Aug 11, 1982

Swihart St, Columbia City, IN 46725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 215263443 OPENED JUN 24, 1982Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 115 employees at the site · Closed Jul 26, 1982

Swihart St Extended, Columbia City, IN 46725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 215194903 OPENED MAY 26, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 131 employees at the site · Closed Apr 11, 1984

Swihart St, Columbia City, IN 46725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$180$180Jun 8, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$180$180Jun 8, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Jun 8, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$180$180Jun 8, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 8, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 8, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(4)(v) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 8, 1982Closed

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6)

(6) Sources of ignition. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be handled, drawn, or dispensed where flammable vapors may reach a source of ignition. Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated localities. “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable liquid vapors is normally present.

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i)

(2) General. (i) Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

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 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

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