X-L Plastics Safety Record

Clifton, NJ · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/15/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, X-L Plastics in Clifton, New Jersey has 136 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 92 classified as serious and $54,245 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2023.

X-L Plastics in Clifton, New Jersey 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 X-L 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.

92 of the 136 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. New Jersey workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.8 X-L Plastics violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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5 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$18,430 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 136 violations, $54,245 in penalties across 20 inspections
136 Total Violations
20 Total Inspections
92 Total Serious
$54,245 Total Penalties
Repeat?
2 ($0)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($9,200)
Serious?
1 ($9,230)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 5 inspections (12 total) since 1987
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1984
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1984
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1984
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (14 total) since 1987
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (5 recent vs 131 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $147,391 in penalties for X-L Plastics, later reduced to $54,245 — a 63% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
14 citations $1,590
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
12 citations $1,930
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $1,015
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $3,365
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
8 citations $1,340

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No workplace accident investigations on file for X-L Plastics in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/15/2023 Referral? Clifton, NJ 0 $0
08/25/2022 Referral? Clifton, NJ 5 $18,430
06/23/2010 Monitoring? Clifton, NJ 0 $0
09/03/2009 Complaint? Clifton, NJ 10 $3,325
03/31/2005 Referral? Clifton, NJ 2 $1,700
03/31/2005 Unprogrammed Related? Clifton, NJ 6 $2,600
12/04/2003 Other? Clifton, NJ 1 $4,200
01/10/2002 Other? Clifton, NJ 1 $600
01/25/1999 Follow-Up? Clifton, NJ 0 $0
11/19/1998 Referral? Clifton, NJ 5 $5,000
11/19/1998 Referral? Clifton, NJ 5 $2,000
01/14/1992 Follow-Up? Clifton, NJ 7 $2,500
01/14/1992 Follow-Up? Clifton, NJ 13 $4,200
01/15/1991 Referral? Clifton, NJ 25 $3,755
01/15/1991 Referral? Clifton, NJ 31 $5,695
06/12/1987 Follow-Up? Clifton, NJ 0 $0
03/13/1987 Unprogrammed Related? Clifton, NJ 0 $0
02/12/1987 Planned? Clifton, NJ 7 $0
02/28/1986 Referral? Clifton, NJ 0 $0
04/25/1984 Planned? Clifton, NJ 18 $240

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