Polymics Safety Record

State College, PA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/14/2017

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Polymics in State College, Pennsylvania has 45 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 25 classified as serious and $26,154 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2003 to 2017.

Polymics in State College, Pennsylvania 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 Polymics 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.

25 of the 45 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. Pennsylvania workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

7.5 Polymics violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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45 Violations
6 Inspections
25 Serious
$26,154 Penalties
Serious?
25 ($25,734)
Other-than-Serious?
20 ($420)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 2003
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2003
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2003
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2003
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2003
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 45 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $39,802 in penalties for Polymics, later reduced to $26,154 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
8 citations $5,142
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $1,730
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $630
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Polymics in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/14/2017 Complaint? State College, PA 4 $9,959
08/22/2011 Complaint? State College, PA 4 $7,560
08/22/2011 Complaint? State College, PA 8 $2,520
11/24/2008 Planned? State College, PA 6 $2,360
07/02/2007 Complaint? State College, PA 12 $3,465
06/10/2003 Complaint? State College, PA 11 $290

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