Transportation & Warehousing · Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield Dow

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plainfield Dow has a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

66% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Plainfield Dow in Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plainfield Dow 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 11.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Agi LLC- Lga Ground in East Elmhurst, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.7
violations per inspection
65.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Plainfield Dow.

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Plainfield Dow has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 35 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Plainfield Dow Compares

Plainfield Dow's 11.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Plainfield Dow to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,129 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-12-20

Last Inspection

2013-12-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

65.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

34.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Plainfield Dow compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plainfield Dow Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 35 3.2
Total Penalty $0 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plainfield Dow, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Plainfield Dow safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Plainfield Dow's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 3 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Plainfield Dow have?
Plainfield Dow has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Plainfield Dow had?
Plainfield Dow has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-20 and the most recent on 2013-12-20. This averages 11.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plainfield Dow?
Plainfield Dow has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Plainfield Dow have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Plainfield Dow has 23 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 Plainfield Dow operate in?
Plainfield Dow operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488999). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
How does Plainfield Dow's safety record compare to industry average?
Plainfield Dow's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Agi LLC- Lga Ground in East Elmhurst, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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