New England Plastics Safety Record
New Bedford, MA · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 03/26/2025
According to OSHA enforcement records, New England Plastics in New Bedford, Massachusetts has 77 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 39 classified as serious and $48,528 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2025.
About This Safety Record
New England Plastics in New Bedford, Massachusetts 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 New England 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.
39 of the 77 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. Massachusetts workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
All-time record: 77 violations, $48,528 in penalties across 17 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Massachusetts
Workers injured on the job in Massachusetts may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, disfigurement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 4 years from injury date
- Important: Longest statute of limitations in the nation
- Statute: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Massachusetts, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for New England Plastics in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2025 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 3 | $11,585 |
| 02/15/2019 | Complaint? | New Bedford, MA | 6 | $11,271 |
| 03/07/2016 | Complaint? | New Bedford, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/23/2015 | Complaint? | New Bedford, MA | 6 | $14,700 |
| 08/20/2010 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 3 | $1,125 |
| 03/03/2006 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 1 | $1,250 |
| 07/25/2001 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 8 | $3,938 |
| 07/16/1997 | Complaint? | New Bedford, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/01/1997 | Follow-Up? | New Bedford, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/26/1997 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 1 | $612 |
| 05/28/1996 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 6 | $788 |
| 06/22/1990 | Follow-Up? | New Bedford, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/19/1990 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 20 | $2,560 |
| 09/30/1983 | Follow-Up? | New Bedford, MA | 3 | $0 |
| 12/15/1982 | Planned? | New Bedford, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/05/1982 | Accident? | New Bedford, MA | 20 | $700 |
| 08/17/1976 | Complaint? | New Bedford, MA | 0 | $0 |
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