Manufacturing · Chesterfield, MI

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation ranks #3,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty48% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$63,400
OSHA penalties: 21
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #3,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation in Chesterfield, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $63,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - 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, Texas Steel Conversion in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $63,409 in current penalties.

4.2
violations per inspection: 47.6%
of violations were serious: #3,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 29/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$63,400
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation runs well above peers (4.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$63,400 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation.

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation sits at penalty rank #1,872 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($63,400 assessed).

How Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation Compares

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation's 4.20 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-11-28

Last Inspection

2024-11-21

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.2 violations per visit. That's $12,680 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

47.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

19.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$102,800

Current Penalty Amount

$63,400

Penalty Reduction

38.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,400 from the initial assessment of $102,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	21	8.0
Total Penalty	$63,400	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$12,680	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($63,400 here).

Jeld-Wen, Incorporated $63,397 PA Texas Steel Conversion $63,409 TX Foster Poultry Farms $63,410 CA Viking Yacht Company, INC. $63,375 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MB Consultants, LTD. (DBA Murray's Chicken) 5 insp. South Fallsburg, NY Fresh Mark INC. 5 insp. Canton, OH Clearwater Spas 5 insp. Woodinville, WA Abbyland Pork Pack, INC. 5 insp. Curtiss, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jeld-Wen, Incorporated

Towanda, PA

5 inspections $63,397

Texas Steel Conversion

Houston, TX

3 inspections $63,409

Foster Poultry Farms

Fresno, CA

21 inspections $63,410

Viking Yacht Company, INC.

New Gretna, NJ

3 inspections $63,375

Hall Tank Company, LLC

North Little Rock, AR

5 inspections $63,375

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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 Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 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 Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation have? ▼

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $63,400.

How many OSHA inspections has Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation had? ▼

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-28 and the most recent on 2024-11-21. This averages 4.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation? ▼

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation has been assessed $63,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $102,800 (a 38.3% reduction).

Does Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation has 10 serious violations, and 4 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 Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation operate in? ▼

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation ranks #3,621 (the top 5% 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 Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Anchor Bay Packaging Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $63,400 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Texas Steel Conversion in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $63,409 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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