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New England Plastics Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New England Plastics Corporation ranks #7,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty78% serious
$38,683
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#7,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

New England Plastics Corporation in New Bedford, MA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,683. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New England Plastics Corporation 5 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Greenlee in Rockford, IL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#7,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New England Plastics Corporation runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$38,683 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 New England Plastics Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0013.927.841.755.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BARRY CALLEBAUT USA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PERDUE FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PPG INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5GENERAC POWER SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TANKCRAFT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10JESSIE LORD BAKERY, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PMF INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7BROWARD CASTING FOUN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5UFP THORNTON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2DUDLEY LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 53R Y TIMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PERGAN MARSHALL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19MADDEN BOLT CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ANTAYA TECHNOLOGIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CHOICE FABRICATORS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12F&M PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17New England Plastics…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18
New England Plastics Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations 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.

New England Plastics Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, New England Plastics Corporation ranks #3,703 at $38,683 current penalty.

How New England Plastics Corporation Compares

New England Plastics Corporation's 3.60 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 above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-08-20

Last Inspection

2025-03-26

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,737

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 15 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $7,737 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$62,662

Current Penalty Amount

$38,683

Penalty Reduction

38.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,979 from the initial assessment of $62,662. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How New England Plastics Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New England Plastics Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $38,683 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,737 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New England Plastics Corporation, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,683 here).

Cooper Standard Automotive $38,687 OH Commonwealth Aluminum Lewisport, LLC $38,676 KY GWS Tool Group DBA Alliance CNC $38,700 MI Timberline Pallet, LLC $38,648 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Fca LLC 5 insp. Wichita, KS Barry Callebaut USA LLC 5 insp. Eddystone, PA Sierra Pacific Industries 5 insp. Shasta Lake, CA Perdue Foods, LLC 5 insp. Accomac, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fit4u
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Azteca Bakery (Carpentersville)
Carpentersville, IL
0 inspections $0
Cooper Standard Automotive
New Lexington, OH
4 inspections $38,687
Greenlee
Rockford, IL
0 inspections $0
Commonwealth Aluminum Lewisport, LLC
Lewisport, KY
3 inspections $38,676

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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 New England Plastics Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New England Plastics Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New England Plastics Corporation have? ▼
New England Plastics Corporation has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,683.
How many OSHA inspections has New England Plastics Corporation had? ▼
New England Plastics Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-20 and the most recent on 2025-03-26. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New England Plastics Corporation? ▼
New England Plastics Corporation has been assessed $38,683 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,662 (a 38.3% reduction).
Does New England Plastics Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New England Plastics Corporation has 14 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 New England Plastics Corporation operate in? ▼
New England Plastics Corporation 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 New England Plastics Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New England Plastics Corporation ranks #7,370 (the top 10% 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 New England Plastics Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New England Plastics Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $38,683 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Greenlee in Rockford, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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