Continental Structural Plastics Inc. faces proposed penalties of $107,168 after OSHA found employees exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards at its Carey, Ohio, facility.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Plastics Manufacturer For Exposing Workers to Machine Hazards


CAREY, OH – 

Continental Structural Plastics Inc. faces proposed penalties of $107,168 after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found employees exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards at its Carey, Ohio, facility.

OSHA cited the plastics manufacturer for one repeated and three serious violations for failing to adequately train employees on lockout/tagout procedures, and ensure locking devices were attached to the machine as required; and for exposing workers to struck-by hazards from improperly stored materials. OSHA cited the company for similar violations in 2015.

Continental Structural Plastics Inc. has 15 business days from receipt of the citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with the OSHA area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit https://www.osha.gov. 

OUR HISTORY

Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has more than 50 years of experience as a plastics manufacturer supplying compression molded components to the automotive industry. In the late 1960s, we invested in compression molding research and development to refine our composite products and improve our manufacturing techniques. We’ve progressed by focusing on technology, and advancing composite materials to create innovative design solutions through lightweighting, strengthening and molding techniques.

We create high-quality composites that are:

• Lightweight yet strong
• Resistant to dents, rust and corrosion
• Superior to metals in design and styling capabilities
• More cost‐effective than metals

Decades of experience working with composites combined with our commitment to quality have helped us to achieve zero PPM defects in the manufacturing process. Our products have replaced steel and aluminum in many applications, and offer superior strength-to-weight ratios for customers looking to reduce weight and increase fuel efficiency. With more than 50 patents covering materials development and manufacturing processes, our expert staff is aggressively developing and testing new materials and processes to further improve our products.