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Ajm Packaging CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ajm Packaging CORP ranks #273 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 44 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty52% serious
$285,485
OSHA penalties
44
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#273
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ajm Packaging CORP in Southgate, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 44 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $285,485. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ajm Packaging CORP 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 44 violations, averaging 8.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #273 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation in Birdsboro, PA is another manufacturing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $286,096 in current penalties.

8.8
violations per inspection
52.3%
of violations were serious
#273
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 44 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (8.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ajm Packaging CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ajm Packaging CORP runs far above peers (18.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$285,485 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($285,485) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $285,485 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ajm Packaging CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.02.914.52637.649.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLASER SPECIALTIES INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17PHILLIPS GRANITE INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HENNIG, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CAMBRIDGE LEE INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17PURE GROUND INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PRECISION CUSTOM COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CENTERPOINT ENERGY H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR BRONZE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23ALLMETAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TEXTILES COATED INTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5GENERAL ALUMINUM MFG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PRIEFERT MFG. CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19CRESPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33ATRIUM WINDOWS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SGL CARBON, LLC - SA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20AMERICAN ALUMINUM EX…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15LASSITER LUMBER, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17CASTONE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27J.R. SHORT MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5Ajm Packaging CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 44
Ajm Packaging CORP has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 44 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ajm Packaging CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ajm Packaging CORP sits at penalty rank #162 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($285,485 assessed).

How Ajm Packaging CORP Compares

Ajm Packaging CORP's 8.80 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (18.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-05-29

Last Inspection

2016-02-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$57,097

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.8 violations per visit. That's $57,097 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

52.3% of total

2

Willful

4.5% of total

6

Repeat

13.6% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

29.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$342,700

Current Penalty Amount

$285,485

Penalty Reduction

16.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $57,215 from the initial assessment of $342,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ajm Packaging CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ajm Packaging CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 44 8.0
Total Penalty $285,485 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $57,097 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ajm Packaging CORP, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($285,485 here).

Pandrol USA, LP $285,125 NJ Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation $286,096 PA Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. $284,000 NC Amsted Rail Company, INC. $283,279 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Laser Specialties INC. 5 insp. Tulsa, OK Phillips Granite INC. 5 insp. Greensburg, PA Mountaire Farms of Delmarva 5 insp. Selbyville, DE Hennig, INC. 5 insp. Machesney Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pandrol USA, LP
Bridgeport, NJ
4 inspections $285,125
Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation
Birdsboro, PA
11 inspections $286,096
Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.
Kernersville, NC
8 inspections $284,000
Amsted Rail Company, INC.
Groveport, OH
2 inspections $283,279
Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, INC.
Aliceville, AL
5 inspections $282,469

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajm Packaging CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ajm Packaging CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 44 violations across 5 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ajm Packaging CORP have? ▼
Ajm Packaging CORP has 44 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 2 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $285,485.
How many OSHA inspections has Ajm Packaging CORP had? ▼
Ajm Packaging CORP has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-29 and the most recent on 2016-02-05. This averages 8.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ajm Packaging CORP? ▼
Ajm Packaging CORP has been assessed $285,485 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $342,700 (a 16.7% reduction).
Does Ajm Packaging CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ajm Packaging CORP has 23 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 6 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Ajm Packaging CORP operate in? ▼
Ajm Packaging CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322215). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ajm Packaging CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ajm Packaging CORP ranks #273 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ajm Packaging CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ajm Packaging CORP's total OSHA penalty of $285,485 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (18.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation in Birdsboro, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $286,096 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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