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Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. ranks #59,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty32% serious
$4,365
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#59,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. in Pineville, NC has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,365. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. 7 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Schutt Industries of Clintonville, WI INC. in Clintonville, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,365 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
31.6%
of violations were serious
#59,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$4,365 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0023.346.670.093.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASSOCIATED MILK PROD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31OLSON PRECAST COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29WESTFIELD ELECTROPLA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13TRINITY RIVER LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15FRANK CHERVAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30AURORA PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3TESKE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13TIGERTON LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 46CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43ZOTOS INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 89SEKISUI VOLTEK LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 44MITTERNIGHT BOILER W…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20STANDARD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 34NISSHINBO AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32JOSEPH CAMPIONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11AMPAC FINE CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 52FLAT ROCK METAL INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 37SOUTHERN PACKAGING, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10Rutland Plastic Tech…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19
Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. ranks #24,370 at $4,365 current penalty.

How Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. Compares

Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC.'s 2.71 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 well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2011-02-02

Last Inspection

2013-01-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$624

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $624 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

31.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.3% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

63.2% 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

$11,665

Current Penalty Amount

$4,365

Penalty Reduction

62.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,300 from the initial assessment of $11,665. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $4,365 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $624 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,365 here).

Schutt Industries of Clintonville, WI INC. $4,365 WI C.R. Hudgins Plating, INC. $4,365 VA Saputo Cheese USA INC $4,365 CA National Converting & Packaging CORP. $4,367 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Associated Milk Producers, INC. 7 insp. Blair, WI Olson Precast Company 7 insp. Las Vegas, NV Westfield Electroplating Company 7 insp. Westfield, MA Trinity River Lumber Company 7 insp. Weaverville, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Schutt Industries of Clintonville, WI INC.
Clintonville, WI
2 inspections $4,365
C.R. Hudgins Plating, INC.
Lynchburg, VA
2 inspections $4,365
Saputo Cheese USA INC
Newman, CA
2 inspections $4,365
National Converting & Packaging CORP.
Ennis, TX
2 inspections $4,367
Tahoe Western Asphalt, LLC
Carson City, NV
2 inspections $4,362

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What to do with this record

Use Rutland Plastic Technologies, 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 Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 7 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. have? ▼
Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,365.
How many OSHA inspections has Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. had? ▼
Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-02 and the most recent on 2013-01-16. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC.? ▼
Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. has been assessed $4,365 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,665 (a 62.6% reduction).
Does Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. has 6 serious violations, and 1 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 Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. operate in? ▼
Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC. ranks #59,166 (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 Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rutland Plastic Technologies, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,365 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Schutt Industries of Clintonville, WI INC. in Clintonville, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,365 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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