Establishment profile
R&D PLASTICS OF HICKORY, LTD.
345 26TH STREET DRIVE SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602
326150 — Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
Summary
R&D PLASTICS OF HICKORY, LTD. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 20 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 59th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 435 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 44th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3261 within NC. Peer group: 435 employers.
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.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Significant Violation.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-09 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-02-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 R&D PLASTICS OF HICKORY, LTD. from 16 federal data sources 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, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is R&D PLASTICS OF HICKORY, LTD.'s OSHA violation history?
- R&D PLASTICS OF HICKORY, LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does R&D PLASTICS OF HICKORY, LTD.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- R&D PLASTICS OF HICKORY, LTD. operates in the urethane and other foam product (except polystyrene) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.1.