Establishment profile
SPARTECH PLASTICS
14263 GANNET ST., LA MIRADA, CA, 90638
326113 — Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing
Summary
SPARTECH PLASTICS has accumulated 41 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 30 years of recorded history, with $52,930 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 693 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SPARTECH PLASTICS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · 23 citations in this view · $48,430 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4184 B | 2 | 2 | $1,550 | Jan 1997 | Jun 2003 |
| 3314 F | 2 | 2 | $600 | Jun 2003 | Mar 2004 |
| 4002 A | 2 | 2 | $550 | Jan 1997 | Jun 2003 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3383 B | 1 | 1 | $12,600 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 3314 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0022 A | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 3210 A | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 4050 C | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 4187 A | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 3314 J01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 461 C | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 3210 B | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0017 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 4305 B | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 4309 B | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 4650 E | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 4907 A | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
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 CA. Peer group: 693 employers. This establishment has 41 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SPARTECH PLASTICS. 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 SPARTECH PLASTICS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2012 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CLEANING,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Dec 21, 2003 | BURN,CHEST,PPE,CLEANING,MACHINE OPERATOR,NECK,ARM,FACE,FORMING MACHINE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2003 | WRENCH,AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BETWEEN | 1 | — | — | |
| May 11, 2003 | BURN,PIPE PLUG,PPE,HEATER,CLEANING,RUPTURE,ARM,HAND | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 26, 2003 | GRINDER,ALCOHOL,DRUM,TORSO,EXPLOSION,CONTUSIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 SPARTECH PLASTICS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SPARTECH PLASTICS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SPARTECH PLASTICS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 SPARTECH PLASTICS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SPARTECH PLASTICS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-19 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $18,750 | |
| 2003-12-23 | Accident | 1 | — | $450 | |
| 2003-12-23 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-22 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-05-22 | Accident | 7 | 1 | $14,230 | |
| 2003-04-26 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-08-06 | Unprogrammed Related | 31 | 7 | $19,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- NEXUS PLASTICS CALIFORNIA, INC.ONTARIO — 2 federal enforcement records
- EXOPACK LLCONTARIO — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIQUI-BOX CORPORATIONSACRAMENTO — 2 federal enforcement records
- FRUTH CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC.PLACENTIA — 1 federal enforcement record
- ATLANTIS PLASTICS, INC.FONTANA — 1 federal enforcement record
- NYPRO SAN DIEGOCHULA VISTA — 1 federal enforcement record
- JOHNSON LAMINATING AND COATING, INC.CARSON — 1 federal enforcement record
- TRANS WESTERN POLYMERS, INCLIVERMORE — 1 federal enforcement record
- INKO INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONSUNNYVALE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SANTA FE PACKAGING CORPORATIONSANTA FE SPRINGS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SPARTECH PLASTICS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 SPARTECH PLASTICS's OSHA violation history?
- SPARTECH PLASTICS has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 41 violations and $52,930 in total penalties.
- How does SPARTECH PLASTICS's safety record compare to its industry?
- SPARTECH PLASTICS operates in the unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.
- Has SPARTECH PLASTICS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SPARTECH PLASTICS.