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Shadow Plastics, LLC: OSHA inspections and violations

Rice Lake, Wisconsin · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · NAICS 326111

11inspections
80citation items
$49,032current penalties
Mar 23, 2026last inspection

Since 1976, OSHA inspectors have visited Shadow Plastics, LLC in Wisconsin 11 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Mar 23, 2026 after a complaint, in Rice Lake.

In all, OSHA issued 80 citation items: 34 serious, 2 willful, 1 repeat and 43 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $84,930; today they stand at $49,032, 42% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 12 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Shadow Plastics, LLC averages $9,664 across 3 cited inspections.

Shadow Plastics, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Shadow Plastics, LLC: OSHA citation items per year, 1976 to 2026
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348839929 OPENED MAR 23, 2026Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 31 employees at the site · Closed Oct 27, 2026

2301 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9) · Ladders in general industry
Serious$8,441$5,909Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10) · Ladders in general industry
Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2a Serious$4,220$2,954Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2b Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2c Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i) · Fall protection in general industry
Serious$9,847$6,893Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 4a Serious$7,035$4,924Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 4d
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 4e Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$4,220$2,954Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 11, 2026Final

Inspection 348839945 OPENED MAR 23, 2026Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 31 employees at the site · Closed Oct 27, 2026

2301 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · 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$7,035$4,924Sep 11, 2026Final

Inspection 343038915 OPENED MAR 22, 2018Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 36 employees at the site · Closed Oct 11, 2018

2301 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$617$432Sep 11, 2018Final

Inspection 331088856 OPENED NOV 10, 2011Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Mar 20, 2012

2301 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$2,380$1,428Dec 19, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Dec 19, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Serious$2,380$1,428Dec 19, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$1,785$1,071Dec 19, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2) · Working near live electrical parts
Serious$2,975$1,785Dec 19, 2011Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 19, 2011Final

Inspection 300253085 OPENED DEC 5, 2002Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 23 employees at the site · Closed Jan 15, 2003

2301 Pioneer Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Repeat$800$560Dec 13, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 2002Closed

Inspection 300252194 OPENED MAY 20, 2002Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed May 31, 2002

2301 Pioneer Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1903.16(a) · Posting of citations
Other-than-serious$900$360May 23, 2002Closed

Inspection 300251667 OPENED MAR 8, 2002Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed May 12, 2003

2301 Pioneer Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$600$250May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(1) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
Other-than-serious$750$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$450$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,500$600May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$450$130May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$600$250May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.333(a) · Working near live electrical parts
Serious$1,500$600May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$450$130May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$600$250May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 10a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Serious$450$130May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 10b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Willful$21,000$9,000May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Willful$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(6) · Exit route design
Other-than-serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 3, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1910.242(a) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0May 6, 2002Closed

Inspection 106050701 OPENED APR 24, 1996Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 27 employees at the site · Closed Jan 22, 1997

16 E. Messenger St., Rice Lake, WI 54868 · 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$1,250$625Jun 4, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,250$625Jun 4, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,250$625Jun 4, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Jun 4, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 4, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 4, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 4, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 4, 1996Closed
3 older inspections

Inspection 101733491 OPENED MAR 12, 1987Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Mar 30, 1987

16 E. Messenger St., Rice Lake, WI 54868 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 18, 1987Closed

Inspection 100114651 OPENED APR 9, 1986Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 11 employees at the site · Closed May 22, 1986

16 E. Messenger St., Rice Lake, WI 54868 · 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$0May 16, 1986Closed

Inspection 15496268 OPENED AUG 12, 1976Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Apr 7, 1977

16 E Messenger Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(7) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$35$35Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$25$25Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x) · Portable wood ladders
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(2) · Other working surfaces
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(4) · Other working surfaces
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.37(j) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 12 Other-than-serious$50$50Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.157(a)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$25$25Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 17
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 18
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 19
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$25$25Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 20
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 21 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 22 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 23 Other-than-serious$35$35Aug 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 24 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 24, 1976Closed

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 Rice Lake site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 29 workers: 7.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Shadow Plastics
Rice Lake · 2025
29 207.92.6
Shadow Plastics inc.
Rice Lake · 2019
36 308.62.6

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1903.16 · Posting of citations

29 CFR 1903.16(a)

(a) Upon receipt of any citation under the Act, the employer shall immediately post such citation, or a copy thereof, unedited, at or near each place an alleged violation referred to in the citation occurred, except as provided below. Where, because of the nature of the employer's operations, it is not practicable to post the citation at or near each place of alleged violation, such citation shall be posted, unedited, in a prominent place where it will be readily observable by all affected employees. For example, where employers are engaged in activities which are physically dispersed (see § 1903.2(b)), the citation may be posted at the location to which employees report each day. Where employees do not primarily work at or report to a single location (see § 1903.2(b)), the citation may be posted at the location from which the employees operate to carry out their activities. The employer

29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)

(c) Exposure control—(1) Exposure Control Plan. (i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.

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 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.20

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

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 · Ladders in general industry

29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.25 · Stairways

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry

29 CFR 1910.30 · Other working surfaces

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts

29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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