POLAR PLASTICS, INC.
6959 N. 55TH STREET, OAKDALE, MN 55128
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Inspection records
Jun 2, 2010#314561630Jun 2, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314561630$1,1905 viol.5 violations$1,190 in penalties
Inspection #314561630
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,700
- Penalties on Record
- $1,190
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $600 | $420 | Jul 17, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $210 | Jul 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $210 | Jul 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Jul 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02I | Other | 1 | 1 | $200 | $140 | Jul 3, 2010 | - | - |
Oct 5, 2006#310559737Oct 5, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310559737$2801 viol.1 violation$280 in penalties
Inspection #310559737
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 27, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- 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 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $280 | Oct 22, 2006 | - | - |
Aug 21, 2003#306765199Aug 21, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306765199$1,3503 viol.3 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #306765199
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 13, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 64
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $450 | $450 | Oct 4, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $450 | $450 | Oct 24, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 D02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $450 | $450 | Oct 24, 2003 | - | - |
Apr 15, 2002#305286346Apr 15, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305286346$4903 viol.3 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #305286346
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2002
- Closed
- Jun 12, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5205120003 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Apr 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5206100001 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $300 | $210 | Apr 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $100 | $70 | Apr 27, 2002 | - | - |
Apr 11, 1997#300366655Apr 11, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300366655$1,4706 viol.6 violations$1,470 in penalties
Inspection #300366655
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 11, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,470
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 6 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 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $450 | $315 | Jun 8, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $280 | Jun 8, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $280 | Jun 8, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $280 | Jun 8, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Jun 8, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $105 | May 10, 1997 | - | - |
Aug 10, 1993#120417845Aug 10, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#120417845$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120417845
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 9, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jun 9, 1993#120392410Jun 9, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#120392410$5282 viol.2 violations$528 in penalties
Inspection #120392410
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 9, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $528
- Penalties on Record
- $528
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $240 | $240 | Oct 11, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $288 | $288 | Oct 11, 1993 | - | - |
May 13, 1993#120386800May 13, 1993Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#120386800$3,04026 viol.26 violations$3,040 in penalties
Inspection #120386800
Dates
- Opened
- May 13, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 5, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 23 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,040
- Penalties on Record
- $3,040
- Site Address
- 6959 N. 55th Street, Oakdale, MN 55128
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $416 | $416 | Aug 4, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $928 | $928 | Jun 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $560 | $560 | Jun 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 2 | 1 | $192 | $192 | Jun 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties2 citations, $1,344 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|
Showing the 0 FTA rows present in the first 6 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 2 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
8 inspections, 1993 to 2010. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 11.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source