This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

South Bend Plastics Safety Record

Mishawaka, IN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/30/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, South Bend Plastics in Mishawaka, Indiana has 63 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $11,768 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2006.

South Bend Plastics, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 63 violations on file, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,768.

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.

63 Violations
6 Inspections
22 Serious
$11,768 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
41 ($0)
Serious?
22 ($11,768)
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1990
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1994
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $27,770 in penalties for South Bend Plastics, later reduced to $11,768 — a 58% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $2,660
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,119
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/30/2006 Unprogrammed Related? Mishawaka, IN 4 $488
06/24/2002 Planned? Mishawaka, IN 16 $2,200
12/14/1994 Complaint? Mishawaka, IN 26 $8,661
02/19/1990 Planned? Mishawaka, IN 13 $420
07/23/1984 Planned? Mishawaka, IN 0 $0
05/20/1983 Planned? Mishawaka, IN 4 $0

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