Establishment profile
MODERN POLYMERS, INC.
901 W ACADEMY ST, CHERRYVILLE, NC, 28021
326140 — Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
Summary
MODERN POLYMERS, INC. has accumulated 40 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $23,565 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 438 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MODERN POLYMERS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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
89% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3261 within NC. Peer group: 438 employers. This establishment has 40 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MODERN POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 MODERN POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 8 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MODERN POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MODERN POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MODERN POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for MODERN POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MODERN POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $14,140 | |
| 2021-08-16 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $4,100 | |
| 2016-08-10 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $225 | |
| 2009-05-21 | Planned | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-02-19 | Planned | 19 | 6 | $1,600 | |
| 1998-09-23 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $375 | |
| 1992-07-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-02-25 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,500 | |
| 1990-11-21 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $1,625 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MODERN POLYMERS, INC. 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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Frequently asked
- What is MODERN POLYMERS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- MODERN POLYMERS, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 40 violations and $23,565 in total penalties.
- How does MODERN POLYMERS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MODERN POLYMERS, INC. operates in the polystyrene foam product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.