TRANS WESTERN POLYMERS, INC.
31 PROGRESS AVE, TIDEWOOD E IND PARK, TAMAQUA, PA 18252 · NAICS 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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Inspection records
May 29, 2024#347510570May 29, 2024Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#347510570$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347510570
Dates
- Opened
- May 29, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- May 29, 2024
- Closed
- May 30, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 0 reported
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 147 Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 1, 2016#341595619Jul 1, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341595619$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341595619
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 2016
- Closed
- Aug 16, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 31 Progress Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jul 22, 2013#339215774Jul 22, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339215774$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339215774
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 2013
- Closed
- Jul 29, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 31 Progress Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Mar 10, 2011#314161928Mar 10, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314161928$14,0007 viol.7 violations$14,000 in penalties
Inspection #314161928
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 5, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 190
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,770
- Penalties on Record
- $14,000
- Site Address
- 31 Progress Ave., Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,970 | $1,500 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $2,970 | $0 | Apr 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,970 | $2,000 | Mar 24, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $5,940 | $4,500 | Mar 24, 2011 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Repeat | 3 | 1 | $7,920 | $6,000 | Mar 24, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 29, 2009#312291248May 29, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#312291248$30,0001 viol.1 violation$30,000 in penalties
Inspection #312291248
Dates
- Opened
- May 29, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- May 29, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 1, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $49,500
- Penalties on Record
- $30,000
- Site Address
- 31 Progress Ave, Tidewood E Ind Park, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Willful | 5 | 3 | $49,500 | $30,000 | Aug 31, 2009 | - | - |
Feb 20, 2008#310231725Feb 20, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310231725$3,8608 viol.8 violations$3,860 in penalties
Inspection #310231725
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 2008
- Closed
- May 19, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 298
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,525
- Penalties on Record
- $3,860
- Site Address
- 31 Progress Ave, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $680 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $680 | Apr 1, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 E | Serious | 1 | - | $975 | $680 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $680 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 29, 2004#307912279Sep 29, 2004Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#307912279$4,39012 viol.12 violations$4,390 in penalties
Inspection #307912279
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 29, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,750
- Penalties on Record
- $4,390
- Site Address
- 31 Progress Ave, Tidewood E Ind Park, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 7 | 7 | $1,125 | $733 | Jan 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 6 | 15 | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $1,125 | $732 | Nov 24, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 31, 2004#307911693Aug 31, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#307911693$1,9004 viol.4 violations$1,900 in penalties
Inspection #307911693
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 31, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 29, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,925
- Penalties on Record
- $1,900
- Site Address
- 31 Progress Ave, Tidewood E Ind Park, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 IIC | Serious | 1 | 6 | $975 | $634 | Jan 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 6 | $975 | $633 | Nov 3, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $975 | $633 | Nov 17, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 2004 | - | - |
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 2004 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, 13,333 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.