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

Southtech Plastics Safety Record

New Bern, NC · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/28/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southtech Plastics in New Bern, North Carolina has 54 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $10,930 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2005 to 2006.

Southtech Plastics, located in New Bern, North Carolina, 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 54 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,930.

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.

54 Violations
4 Inspections
26 Serious
$10,930 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($4,530)
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($0)
Repeat?
6 ($6,400)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 2005
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2005
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2005
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2005
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2005
OSHA initially proposed $15,575 in penalties for Southtech Plastics, later reduced to $10,930 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $1,500
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $4,250
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations $100
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
4 citations $1,200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/28/2006 Complaint? New Bern, NC 4 $1,400
03/28/2006 Follow-Up? New Bern, NC 10 $6,500
06/23/2005 Planned? New Bern, NC 27 $2,355
06/21/2005 Complaint? New Bern, NC 13 $675

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