Universal Packaging Systems, Inc. has 2 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 2008.
OSHA's last visit started on Jan 23, 2017 after a fatality or catastrophe, in Chino.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 6 citation items: 2 serious and 4 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $44,125 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $33,750, down 24%.
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Universal Packaging Systems, Inc. averages $31,500 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Inspection 342048089 OPENED JAN 23, 2017Closed
Fatality or catastrophe · Partial · Safety · 134 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 2021
14570 Monte Vista Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 · Toilet Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 23, 2017 (fatal): Employee falls through a skylight and is killed
At 7:00 a.m. on January 23, 2107, an employee was working on a roof within 6 feet of a skylight. The employee fell through the skylight approximately 35 feet to the concrete surface below. The employee was killed due to blunt force injuries of the head and chest.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A) |
Serious | $16,875 | $13,500 | Jul 17, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3212(E) |
Serious | $25,000 | $18,000 | Jul 17, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 310603352 OPENED JUN 27, 2008Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Mar 24, 2010
14570 Monte Vista Ave, Chino, CA 91710 · Toilet Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 13, 2008: Employee's thumb is degloved by drill press
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 13, 2008, Employee #1 was a helper mechanic wo rking at the Universal Packaging, Inc.; a manufacturer of cosmetic products. He was operating a 20-in. Wilton Tradesman Variable Drill Press, Model Number 2223V S, Serial Number 209164, in the maintenance shop of the manufacturing facility. Employee #1 was drilling a hole in a 1.938-in. wide nylon strap. He was injured when the glove on his left hand became caught and his hand was pulled into the m oving drill. Employee #1 was hospitalized at Loma Linda Medical Center for surge ry and treatment of the degloving injury to his left thumb.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314 H |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Oct 15, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3328 B |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | Oct 15, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3328 D |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Oct 15, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3384 B |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | Oct 15, 2008 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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.
