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Plastic Systems, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plastic Systems, LLC ranks #698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty63% serious
$174,240
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#698
of 99,447 penalized employers

Plastic Systems, LLC in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $174,240. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plastic Systems, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Up North Trading Company in Lakeville, MN is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
63.0%
of violations were serious
#698
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Plastic Systems, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Plastic Systems, LLC runs far above peers (11.1x 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

$174,240 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($174,240) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $174,240 $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 Plastic Systems, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0112233445OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL FAB PRECISION SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYMRISE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SCURLOCK HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEW ENGLAND WIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOWELL METAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVAPCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LITTLE ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JCM ENGINEERING CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEIL ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CUSTOM FAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JAMES WEIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OLAM WEST COAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30ATI ALLVAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARMOR LITE TRAILERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27DHO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1621ST CENTURY SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BAKER COMMODITIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOSTETLER TRUCK BODI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43Plastic Systems, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Plastic Systems, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Plastic Systems, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Plastic Systems, LLC ranks #380 at $174,240 current penalty.

How Plastic Systems, LLC Compares

Plastic Systems, LLC's 13.50 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 far above peers (11.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-12

Last Inspection

2014-02-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$87,120

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $87,120 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

63.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

22.2% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

14.8% 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

$174,240

Current Penalty Amount

$174,240

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Plastic Systems, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plastic Systems, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 27 8.0
Total Penalty $174,240 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $87,120 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plastic Systems, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($174,240 here).

Nasoya Foods USA, LLC $174,593 MA Weaber, INC. $174,600 PA Rex Lumber, Troy, LLC $174,604 AL Royal Oak Enterprises LLC $173,805 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. Fairburn, GA Trident Seafoods Corporation 2 insp. Kodiak, AK Symrise INC. 2 insp. Branchburg, NJ Scurlock Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Jonesboro, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Up North Trading Company
Lakeville, MN
0 inspections $0
Nasoya Foods USA, LLC
Ayer, MA
12 inspections $174,593
Weaber, INC.
Lebanon, PA
12 inspections $174,600
Rex Lumber, Troy, LLC
Troy, AL
5 inspections $174,604
Porter Ready Mix, Inc.
Porter, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Plastic Systems, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Plastic Systems, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 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 Plastic Systems, LLC have? ▼
Plastic Systems, LLC has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $174,240.
How many OSHA inspections has Plastic Systems, LLC had? ▼
Plastic Systems, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-12 and the most recent on 2014-02-12. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plastic Systems, LLC? ▼
Plastic Systems, LLC has been assessed $174,240 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Plastic Systems, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Plastic Systems, LLC has 17 serious violations, and 6 repeat 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 Plastic Systems, LLC operate in? ▼
Plastic Systems, LLC 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 Plastic Systems, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Plastic Systems, LLC ranks #698 (the top 1% 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 Plastic Systems, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Plastic Systems, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $174,240 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Up North Trading Company in Lakeville, MN 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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