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Polymer Technologies INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Polymer Technologies INC. ranks #18,118 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty90% serious
$19,499
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,118
of 99,447 penalized employers

Polymer Technologies INC. in Newark, DE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,499. 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 Technologies INC. 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,118 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jersey City Buyrite LLC in Jersey City, NJ is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,515 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#18,118
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Polymer Technologies INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Polymer Technologies INC. runs far above peers (6.7x 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

$19,499 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Polymer Technologies INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedH-E-B, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE #4068, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TARGET FOOD DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROSES DISCOUNT STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FRED MEYER STORES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2REDMAN HOMES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISCOUNT AIR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRESH START CONVENIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TARGET STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PELTZ SHOES DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEIS MARKETS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASTLE MEGASTORE ANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JASPER WELLER LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROUNDY'S SUPERMARKET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEARS ROEBUCK & CO #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TCI MECHANICAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL SOUTH AUTOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Polymer Technologies…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Polymer Technologies INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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 Technologies INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Polymer Technologies INC. sits at penalty rank #418 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($19,499 assessed).

How Polymer Technologies INC. Compares

Polymer Technologies INC.'s 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-22

Last Inspection

2022-06-10

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $9,750 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$52,505

Current Penalty Amount

$19,499

Penalty Reduction

62.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,006 from the initial assessment of $52,505. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Polymer Technologies INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Polymer Technologies INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $19,499 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,750 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,499 here).

Target - Store 1822 $19,500 NJ Jersey City Buyrite LLC $19,515 NJ Envelope Solutions, LLC $19,519 OH Trader Joe's Company $19,522 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

H-E-B, LP 2 insp. Mission, TX Dollar Tree #4068 2 insp. Sparks, NV Target Food Distribution Center T3712 2 insp. Sacramento, CA Roses Discount Store 2 insp. Pearl, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Target - Store 1822
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $19,500
Han Ah Reum Corp / Englewood
Englewood, NJ
0 inspections $0
National Restoration (subcontractor)
Milford, MI
0 inspections $0
Martinez Produce
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Jersey City Buyrite LLC
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $19,515

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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 Technologies INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Polymer Technologies INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Polymer Technologies INC. have? ▼
Polymer Technologies INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,499.
How many OSHA inspections has Polymer Technologies INC. had? ▼
Polymer Technologies INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-22 and the most recent on 2022-06-10. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Polymer Technologies INC.? ▼
Polymer Technologies INC. has been assessed $19,499 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,505 (a 62.9% reduction).
Does Polymer Technologies INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Polymer Technologies INC. has 9 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 Technologies INC. operate in? ▼
Polymer Technologies INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Polymer Technologies INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Polymer Technologies INC. ranks #18,118 (the top quarter 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 Technologies INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Polymer Technologies INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,499 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (6.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jersey City Buyrite LLC in Jersey City, NJ is a similar retail trade employer with $19,515 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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