Nebraska Plastics Safety Record

Cozad, NE · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 07/06/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Nebraska Plastics in Cozad, Nebraska has 61 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $40,067 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2023.

Nebraska Plastics in Cozad, Nebraska has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Nebraska Plastics among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

28 of the 61 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Nebraska workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.8 Nebraska Plastics violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$16,072 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 61 violations, $40,067 in penalties across 9 inspections
61 Total Violations
9 Total Inspections
28 Total Serious
$40,067 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($16,072)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1985
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1985
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 2001
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 59 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $60,332 in penalties for Nebraska Plastics, later reduced to $40,067 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $962
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
7 citations $15,986
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $1,955
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $3,420
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $1,568

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Nebraska Plastics in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/06/2023 Referral? Cozad, NE 2 $16,072
01/09/2013 Planned? Cozad, NE 10 $17,710
02/13/2001 Complaint? Cozad, NE 9 $2,200
04/16/1997 Planned? Cozad, NE 9 $3,575
11/19/1985 Planned? Cozad, NE 14 $280
02/09/1976 Complaint? Cozad, NE 3 $0
02/09/1976 Complaint? Cozad, NE 13 $135
06/20/1974 Planned? Cozad, NE 0 $0
04/19/1973 Planned? Cozad, NE 1 $95

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