Shadow Plastics Safety Record

Rice Lake, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/22/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Shadow Plastics in Rice Lake, Wisconsin has 64 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $20,474 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2018.

Shadow Plastics in Rice Lake, Wisconsin 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 Shadow 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.

20 of the 64 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. Wisconsin workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

7.1 Shadow Plastics violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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64 Violations
9 Inspections
20 Serious
$20,474 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
41 ($987)
Serious?
20 ($9,927)
Willful?
2 ($9,000)
Repeat?
1 ($560)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1996
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1987
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1976
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1976
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 64 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $44,132 in penalties for Shadow Plastics, later reduced to $20,474 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
7 citations $11,485
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $380
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $620
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $35
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,321

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/22/2018 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 1 $432
11/10/2011 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 6 $5,712
12/05/2002 Follow-Up? Rice Lake, WI 2 $560
05/20/2002 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 1 $360
03/08/2002 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 20 $11,340
04/24/1996 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 8 $1,875
03/12/1987 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 1 $0
04/09/1986 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 1 $0
08/12/1976 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 24 $195

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