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Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation ranks #3,818 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty85% serious
$61,122
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,818
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation in Niagara Falls, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,122. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 7 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,818 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $36,012 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, LA Sewing Contractor in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
#3,818
of 99,447 penalized employers
$36,012
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 21/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $36K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($36K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation runs well above peers (3.9x 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

$61,122 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($61,122) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $61,122 $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 Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPREME OIL COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Rosenboom Machine & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ST FEED MILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31PROVIA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ARCELORMITTAL TUBULA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRYSTAL WINDOW & DOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MAN CAPITAL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DREXEL METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMI INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASTRO MACHINE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FILMPAK EXTRUSION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONAGRA BRANDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ADVANCED MOBILITY BY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERCHANTS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14P/M NATIONAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNITY TUBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROCO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BAY WELDING SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30FAB-TEK OF CENTRAL M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Tulip Molded Plastic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation ranks #1,961 at $61,122 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation ranks #931 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($36,012).

Combined federal exposure here: $61,122 OSHA penalties plus $36,012 WHD back wages (37.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation Compares

Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation's 10.00 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 above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-10-05

Last Inspection

2022-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,561

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $30,561 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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

$119,586

Current Penalty Amount

$61,122

Penalty Reduction

48.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$97,134

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,464 from the initial assessment of $119,586. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$36,012
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$5,145
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$36,012

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation owed $36,012 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 7 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $61,122 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,561 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($61,122 here).

Planters Cotton Oil Mill, INC. $61,109 AR Parker- Hannifin Corporation $61,050 WI Acme Galvanizing, INC. $61,205 WI P J Murphy Forest Products CORP. $61,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Supreme Oil Company South, LLC 2 insp. Brundidge, AL Rosenboom Machine & Tool Inc. 2 insp. Spirit Lake, IA ST Feed Mill, LLC 2 insp. Navasota, TX Provia LLC 2 insp. Sugarcreek, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rexnord Industries, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
7 inspections $97,100
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Brodhead, WI
4 inspections $97,079
LA Sewing Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Creative Specialty Food Solutions, LLC
Houston, TX
5 inspections $58,975
LifeMade Products
Erlanger, KY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation against Rexnord Industries, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation also carries $36,012 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 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 Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation have? ▼
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,122.
How many OSHA inspections has Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation had? ▼
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-10-05 and the most recent on 2022-10-24. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation? ▼
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation has been assessed $61,122 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $119,586 (a 48.9% reduction). Additionally, $36,012 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation has 17 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.
Has Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation, resulting in $36,012 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation operate in? ▼
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation 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.
What should I do if Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $36,012 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation ranks #3,818 (the top 5% 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 Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $61,122 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, LA Sewing Contractor in Los Angeles, CA 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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