UP NORTH PLASTICS, INC.
9480 JAMAICA AVE. S., COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016
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Inspection records
Feb 18, 2025#348047812Feb 18, 2025OpenPlanned (H) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#348047812$16,1311 viol.1 violation$16,131 in penalties
Inspection #348047812
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 18, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 2025
- Contested
- Jun 4, 2025
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 811
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,131
- Penalties on Record
- $16,131
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) 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 (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 A01 | Serious | 7 | 3 | $16,131 | $16,131 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | - |
Jul 14, 2014#317780948Jul 14, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#317780948$5,8102 viol.2 violations$5,810 in penalties
Inspection #317780948
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 2014
- Contested
- Sep 22, 2014
- Final Order
- Nov 13, 2014
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 245
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,850
- Penalties on Record
- $5,810
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065302 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Sep 15, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,850 | $2,310 | Sep 15, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 |
Aug 28, 2013#317297596Aug 28, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#317297596$1,8902 viol.2 violations$1,890 in penalties
Inspection #317297596
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 2013
- Closed
- Dec 10, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 245
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,700
- Penalties on Record
- $1,890
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5205011002 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,500 | $1,050 | Dec 10, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5206.1100 OSHA citation code: 52061100 A | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,200 | $840 | Dec 10, 2013 | - | - |
Feb 19, 2013#316973437Feb 19, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#316973437$4201 viol.1 violation$420 in penalties
Inspection #316973437
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 2013
- Closed
- Apr 3, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 245
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) 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 | 5205011003 OSHA citation code: 5205011003 A | Other | 1 | 75 | $600 | $420 | Apr 1, 2013 | - | - |
Mar 6, 2009#313061616Mar 6, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313061616$1,7504 viol.4 violations$1,750 in penalties
Inspection #313061616
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2009
- Closed
- Mar 30, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 234
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,750
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) 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 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $525 | Mar 24, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $525 | Apr 4, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $525 | Mar 24, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $250 | $175 | Mar 24, 2009 | - | - |
Apr 10, 2008#312108558Apr 10, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#312108558$9802 viol.2 violations$980 in penalties
Inspection #312108558
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2008
- Closed
- May 14, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $980
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04 | Serious | 1 | 275 | $1,400 | $980 | May 12, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B05 | Serious | 1 | 275 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 2008 | - | - |
Apr 10, 2008#311965917Apr 10, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#311965917$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311965917
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2008
- Closed
- Apr 24, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- 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.
Nov 13, 2007#311530422Nov 13, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311530422$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311530422
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 2007
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product 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.
Jul 21, 2004#307940130Jul 21, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#307940130$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307940130
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 23, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) 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.
Apr 23, 2003#306288010Apr 23, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306288010$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306288010
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 24, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9480 Jamaica Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Industry
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
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.
18 inspections, 1986 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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