This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lance Plastics Safety Record

Wharton, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 05/03/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lance Plastics in Wharton, New Jersey has 23 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $10,077 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 1993.

Lance Plastics, located in Wharton, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 23 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,077.

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.

23 Violations
4 Inspections
14 Serious
$10,077 Penalties
Serious?
14 ($9,777)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($300)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1986
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $16,350 in penalties for Lance Plastics, later reduced to $10,077 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $526
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $263
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
2 citations $1,000
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
2 citations $2,500
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
2 citations $1,263
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/03/1993 Complaint? Wharton, NJ 13 $8,500
10/26/1989 Planned? Wharton, NJ 7 $1,577
07/09/1986 Follow-Up? Wharton, NJ 0 $0
02/18/1986 Unprogrammed Related? Wharton, NJ 3 $0

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