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Norplex INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norplex INC ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norplex INC in Centralia, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norplex INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Magline INC in Standish, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Norplex INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norplex INC runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Norplex INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSILVER BAY SEAFOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION BUILD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARMEN CREATIVE CABI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MEGLIO INTERIORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WEST COAST IRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NITREX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED TUBE AND COND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MASTERCRAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29COASTAL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASSONET INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BALDWIN FILTERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MICROTECH KNIVES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ROYAL INTERPACK NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PIQUA CHAMPION FOUND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B Y MARBLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JV MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NORTHERN WIND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Norplex INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Norplex INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Norplex INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Norplex INC is the #33,087 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($750).

How Norplex INC Compares

Norplex INC's 1.50 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-07

Last Inspection

2014-08-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Norplex INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norplex INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Norplex INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

Caribbean Can Manufacturing Company LLC $750 PR Precision Aerospace CORP $750 MI Musely Compounding Pharmacy LLC $750 UT Pilot Plastics $750 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC 2 insp. False Pass, AK Precision Build Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Tampa, FL Carmen Creative Cabinet, L.L.C. 2 insp. Belton, TX Meglio Interiors, LLC 2 insp. Chamblee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caribbean Can Manufacturing Company LLC
Cidra, PR
3 inspections $750
Musely Compounding Pharmacy LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $750
F W R Distributing INC
Tacoma, WA
2 inspections $750
Magline INC
Standish, MI
3 inspections $750
Ricomini Factory INC
Mayaguez, PR
2 inspections $750

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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 Norplex INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norplex INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Norplex INC have? ▼
Norplex INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Norplex INC had? ▼
Norplex INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-07 and the most recent on 2014-08-07. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norplex INC? ▼
Norplex INC has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Norplex INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norplex INC has 2 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 Norplex INC operate in? ▼
Norplex 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 Norplex INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norplex INC ranks #89,674 (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 Norplex INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norplex INC's total OSHA penalty of $750 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Magline INC in Standish, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $750 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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