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Jer-Den Plastics INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jer-Den Plastics INC ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jer-Den Plastics INC in Saint Louis, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jer-Den Plastics INC 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dalton Industries LLC in Waterford Township, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jer-Den Plastics INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jer-Den Plastics INC runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Jer-Den Plastics INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMAS FOODS INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Cesyl Mills, Inc, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TENSION ENVELOPE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CHRISTENSEN LUMBER, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23MICHAEL'S FINER MEAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RIGID GLOBAL BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HARRIS DOOR & DRAWER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRICE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROTISYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NT MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THATCHER COMPANY OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13IDEX HEALTH & SCIENC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PLIBRICO COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GRAHAM PACKAGING PET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE YOFARM COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TITAN INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BUNGE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10VICKSBURG FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HERITAGE PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HILLCREST TRAILERS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19Jer-Den Plastics INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Jer-Den Plastics INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Jer-Den Plastics INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Jer-Den Plastics INC sits at penalty rank #28,448 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,500 assessed).

How Jer-Den Plastics INC Compares

Jer-Den Plastics INC's 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-05-12

Last Inspection

2023-07-07

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $833 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Jer-Den Plastics INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jer-Den Plastics INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $2,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $833 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jer-Den Plastics INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Torrecid USA, LLC $2,500 TN Nanocor INC $2,500 MS Aerocrete Precast Corporation $2,500 KY Vantage Corn Processors LLC $2,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Thomas Foods International 3 insp. Swedesboro, NJ Cesyl Mills, Inc 3 insp. Millbury, MA Tension Envelope Corporation 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX Christensen Lumber, INC 3 insp. Spring Hill, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Torrecid USA, LLC
Madison, TN
2 inspections $2,500
Afm Mattress DBA American Mattress
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $2,500
Zeco, LLC
Rochester Hills, MI
2 inspections $2,500
Modern Industries, INC.
Providence, RI
2 inspections $2,500
Dalton Industries LLC
Waterford Township, MI
2 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jer-Den Plastics INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jer-Den Plastics INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Jer-Den Plastics INC have? ▼
Jer-Den Plastics INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Jer-Den Plastics INC had? ▼
Jer-Den Plastics INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-12 and the most recent on 2023-07-07. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jer-Den Plastics INC? ▼
Jer-Den Plastics INC has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jer-Den Plastics INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jer-Den Plastics INC has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Jer-Den Plastics INC operate in? ▼
Jer-Den Plastics INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jer-Den Plastics INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jer-Den Plastics INC ranks #72,473 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Jer-Den Plastics INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jer-Den Plastics INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dalton Industries LLC in Waterford Township, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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