OSHA has inspected W L Plastics once in Texas.
The inspection began on Jul 13, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Bowie.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $1,423 and now stand at $854, 40% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and W L Plastics averages $854 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.10(a) · Recording criteria for cases involving occupational hearing loss |
Other-than-serious | $1,423 | $854 | Sep 15, 2023 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.10(a)
(a) Basic requirement. If an employee's hearing test (audiogram) reveals that the employee has experienced a work-related Standard Threshold Shift (STS) in hearing in one or both ears, and the employee's total hearing level is 25 decibels (dB) or more above audiometric zero (averaged at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz) in the same ear(s) as the STS, you must record the case on the OSHA 300 Log.
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