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Wholesale Trade · Eighty Four, PA

Polymer Grinding INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Polymer Grinding INC. ranks #62,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious
$3,800
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Polymer Grinding INC. in Eighty Four, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Polymer Grinding INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, HKH JVC LLC in Honolulu, HI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,804 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#62,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Polymer Grinding INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Polymer Grinding INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,800 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Polymer Grinding INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHANNEL FISH PROCESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17K-SOLV, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HARTLEY OIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TURLOCK WALNUT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SIERRA INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OLDHAM LUMBER CO.,INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INTERNATIONAL AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROBERT BATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EAST SIDE JERSEY DAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SCHUPAN & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THERMO FISHER SCIENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RAW DEAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MARINE LUMBER CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COMPETITION WERKES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARROW GLOBAL ASSET D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Polymer Grinding INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Polymer Grinding INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Polymer Grinding INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Polymer Grinding INC. is the #3,003 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($3,800).

How Polymer Grinding INC. Compares

Polymer Grinding INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-02-03

Last Inspection

2023-02-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,267

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,267 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$7,326

Current Penalty Amount

$3,800

Penalty Reduction

48.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,526 from the initial assessment of $7,326. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Polymer Grinding INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Polymer Grinding INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $3,800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,267 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Polymer Grinding INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,800 here).

Averill Recycling INC $3,800 MI Reimann Wholesale INC. $3,800 NY Pacific Carpet Distributors $3,800 WA Drillgreen Petroleum Products, INC. $3,800 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. 3 insp. Braintree, MA K-Solv, LP 3 insp. Channelview, TX The Martin-Brower CO, LLC 3 insp. Fairfield, OH Universal Recycling Technologies 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Averill Recycling INC
Flint, MI
5 inspections $3,800
Reimann Wholesale INC.
Watertown, NY
3 inspections $3,800
Pacific Carpet Distributors
Kent, WA
2 inspections $3,800
Drillgreen Petroleum Products, INC.
Victoria, TX
2 inspections $3,800
HKH JVC LLC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $3,804

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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 Polymer Grinding INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Polymer Grinding INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Polymer Grinding INC. have? ▼
Polymer Grinding INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Polymer Grinding INC. had? ▼
Polymer Grinding INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-03 and the most recent on 2023-02-07. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Polymer Grinding INC.? ▼
Polymer Grinding INC. has been assessed $3,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,326 (a 48.1% reduction).
Does Polymer Grinding INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Polymer Grinding INC. has 7 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 Polymer Grinding INC. operate in? ▼
Polymer Grinding INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Polymer Grinding INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Polymer Grinding INC. ranks #62,823 (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 Polymer Grinding INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Polymer Grinding INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,800 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, HKH JVC LLC in Honolulu, HI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,804 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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