Establishment profile
ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS
1408 ZIMMERMAN DR, GRINNELL, IA, 50112
326199 — All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
EIN 421423727
Summary
ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS has accumulated 45 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $24,333 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 171 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $21,986 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $2,000 | Dec 1998 | Sep 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 3 | 3 | $1,000 | May 2001 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 III | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 II | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | Jul 2010 | Jul 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 IIB | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B06 I | 1 | 1 | $1,062 | Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,062 | Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,062 | Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B06 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 II | 1 | 1 | $850 | Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F09 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3261 within IA. Peer group: 171 employers. This establishment has 45 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 115 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 19 cases · 17 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-170653 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2016 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RD-002597 | Representation election | Mar 2007 | Apr 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017164 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017160 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017140 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017139 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017064 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Dec 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017060 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017059 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Nov 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017055 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017040 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Nov 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017039 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Nov 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017033 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017027 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017025 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Nov 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017013 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2003 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017008 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2003 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017185 | Representation election | Sep 2003 | Oct 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017003 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2003 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-08-30 | Complaint | 12 | 11 | $8,825 | |
| 2010-07-07 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | |
| 2009-08-12 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $1,700 | |
| 2004-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-13 | Complaint | 9 | 8 | $4,461 | |
| 2003-07-01 | Complaint | 7 | 3 | $2,400 | |
| 2001-08-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-04-04 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $2,000 | |
| 2000-10-30 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $2,700 | |
| 1998-10-27 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $622 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- QUANTUM PLASTICSVICTOR — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS's OSHA violation history?
- ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 45 violations and $24,333 in total penalties.
- How does ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS's safety record compare to its industry?
- ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS operates in the all other plastics product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8. ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.8.