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Wholesale Trade · Austell, GA

Professional Plastics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Professional Plastics, INC. ranks #23,118 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$15,604
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,118
of 99,447 penalized employers

Professional Plastics, INC. in Austell, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,604. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Professional Plastics, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,118 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Victor Recycling Center, Inc in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#23,118
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Professional Plastics, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Professional Plastics, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$15,604 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Professional Plastics, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLITTLEJOHN GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24PET FOOD EXPERTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALGREEN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST TEXAS DRUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN HYDRAULICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SPICECO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EMPIRE MERCHANTS NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DECORAL SYSTEM USA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EUROVIEW ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AEGIS CHEMICAL SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2O'NEAL STEEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TWO RIVERS TERMINAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A.L. GEORGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BEST BRAKES DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17AKRON DISPERSIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MORING DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8APOLLO EXPORT WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARADE OF HOMES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VINTAGE BRICK SALVAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN BUILDING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Professional Plastic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Professional Plastics, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Professional Plastics, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Professional Plastics, INC. ranks #1,098 at $15,604 current penalty.

How Professional Plastics, INC. Compares

Professional Plastics, INC.'s 2.00 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-07-16

Last Inspection

2024-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,802

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,802 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$26,007

Current Penalty Amount

$15,604

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,403 from the initial assessment of $26,007. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Professional Plastics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $15,604 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,802 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Professional Plastics, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,604 here).

LKQ Pick Your Part Midwest, LLC $15,625 IL Jasper Products LLC $15,625 MO Worthington Specialty Processing $15,638 MI Green SKY Industries $15,562 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Littlejohn Grain, INC. 2 insp. Westfield, IL Pet Food Experts, LLC 2 insp. Cumberland, RI Walgreen CO. 2 insp. Linden, NJ West Texas Drum 2 insp. Baytown, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Victor Recycling Center, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
LKQ Pick Your Part Midwest, LLC
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $15,625
Jasper Products LLC
Joplin, MO
3 inspections $15,625
Anheuser Busch OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Shoreline Distributors
Wilmington, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Professional Plastics, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Professional Plastics, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Professional Plastics, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Professional Plastics, INC. have? ▼
Professional Plastics, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,604.
How many OSHA inspections has Professional Plastics, INC. had? ▼
Professional Plastics, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-16 and the most recent on 2024-09-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Professional Plastics, INC.? ▼
Professional Plastics, INC. has been assessed $15,604 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,007 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Professional Plastics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Professional Plastics, INC. has 3 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 Professional Plastics, INC. operate in? ▼
Professional Plastics, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424610). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Professional Plastics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Professional Plastics, INC. ranks #23,118 (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 Professional Plastics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Professional Plastics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,604 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Victor Recycling Center, Inc in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade 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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