This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Alga Plastics Safety Record

Cranston, RI

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 07/14/1994

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Alga Plastics in Cranston, Rhode Island has 38 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $3,362 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1994.

Alga Plastics, located in Cranston, Rhode Island, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 38 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,362.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

38 Violations
9 Inspections
12 Serious
$3,362 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
26 ($60)
Serious?
12 ($3,302)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $5,375 in penalties for Alga Plastics, later reduced to $3,362 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $1,962
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $350
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/14/1994 Referral? Cranston, RI 13 $2,012
09/13/1983 Planned? Cranston, RI 1 $140
02/04/1980 Complaint? Cranston, RI 1 $350
08/08/1978 Accident? Cranston, RI 0 $0
12/05/1977 Follow-Up? Cranston, RI 0 $0
10/18/1977 Planned? Cranston, RI 1 $800
04/14/1977 Complaint? Cranston, RI 9 $0
11/19/1975 Follow-Up? Cranston, RI 0 $0
09/24/1975 Planned? Cranston, RI 13 $60

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