What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Poly Pak America Inc at 4172 Bandini BLVD., Vernon (Los Angeles County) on Mar 14, 2017. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. The record lists 120 employees, a figure the employer reports to the inspector and one that can cover more than the site inspected. Inspectors issued 3 citations (1 serious) and proposed $19,875 in penalties; after appeal or settlement the current total is $9,900. 3 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 1 citation was deleted on appeal and is not counted. The case closed on Jan 14, 2020. The employer has 4 other inspections on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Aug 29, 2017. Proposed $1,125, current $900. 120 workers exposed. Contested Oct 25, 2017, final order Nov 26, 2019. Abatement due Oct 2, 2017, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Aug 29, 2017. Proposed $750, current $0. 2 workers exposed. Contested Oct 25, 2017, final order Nov 26, 2019. Read the rule.
Issued Aug 29, 2017. Proposed $18,000, current $9,000. 2 workers exposed. Contested Oct 25, 2017, final order Nov 26, 2019. Abatement due Sep 8, 2017, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Aug 29, 2017. Proposed $9,000, current $0. 2 workers exposed. Contested Oct 25, 2017, final order Nov 26, 2019. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: caught between,caught in,frac tank,hand,inadequate maint,machine guarding,maintenance,plastic mfg,roller--mach/part,slitter 1 hospitalized
Your rights
If you worked at this site, the inspection file is a public record once the case closes; request it from the Cal/OSHA district office with activity number 342174653. A worker who reported the hazard, the injury or the inspection and was then fired, demoted or cut has a retaliation claim under Labor Code 6310, one year to file with the Labor Commissioner and longer to sue. Injuries themselves go through workers' compensation. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, inspection 342174653, checked Nov 4, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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