Manufacturing · Severn, MD

Atlas Container Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atlas Container Corporation ranks #3,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 78 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty68% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$59,421
OSHA penalties: 78
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #3,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atlas Container Corporation in Severn, MD has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 78 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $59,421. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atlas Container Corporation 9 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 78 violations, averaging 8.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 53 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Quality Manufacturing CORP. in Urbandale, IA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $59,407 in current penalties.

8.7
violations per inspection: 67.9%
of violations were serious: #3,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 78 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (8.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Atlas Container Corpor…

$59,421
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Atlas Container Corporation runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$59,421 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 Atlas Container Corporation.

Atlas Container Corporation has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 78 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.

Atlas Container Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Atlas Container Corporation is the #2,031 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($59,421).

How Atlas Container Corporation Compares

Atlas Container Corporation's 8.67 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-10

Last Inspection

2025-07-07

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,602

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 9 inspections over 13 years, averaging 8.7 violations per visit. That's $6,602 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

67.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

9.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$122,125

Current Penalty Amount

$59,421

Penalty Reduction

51.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $62,704 from the initial assessment of $122,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Atlas Container Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Atlas Container Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	2.6
Violations	78	8.0
Total Penalty	$59,421	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,602	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atlas Container Corporation, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($59,421 here).

West Coast Iron, INC. $59,415 CA Coatings and Adhesives Corporation $59,430 NC Quality Manufacturing CORP. $59,407 IA MBL (USA) Corporation $59,440 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Mobis North America 9 insp. Detroit, MI Lifetime Products, INC. 9 insp. Clearfield, UT Maplewood Beverage Packers LLC 9 insp. Maplewood, NJ Garland Sales, INC. 9 insp. Dalton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Coast Iron, INC.

Spring Valley, CA

2 inspections $59,415

Coatings and Adhesives Corporation

Leland, NC

3 inspections $59,430

Quality Manufacturing CORP.

Urbandale, IA

4 inspections $59,407

MBL (USA) Corporation

Ottawa, IL

13 inspections $59,440

Premium Iowa Pork, LLC

Hospers, IA

4 inspections $59,442

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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 Atlas Container Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Atlas Container Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 78 violations across 9 inspections, including 53 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 Atlas Container Corporation have? ▼

Atlas Container Corporation has 78 OSHA violations on record, including 53 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $59,421.

How many OSHA inspections has Atlas Container Corporation had? ▼

Atlas Container Corporation has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-10 and the most recent on 2025-07-07. This averages 8.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Atlas Container Corporation? ▼

Atlas Container Corporation has been assessed $59,421 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $122,125 (a 51.3% reduction).

Does Atlas Container Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Atlas Container Corporation has 53 serious violations, and 7 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 Atlas Container Corporation operate in? ▼

Atlas Container 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 Atlas Container Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atlas Container Corporation ranks #3,983 (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 Atlas Container Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Atlas Container Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $59,421 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quality Manufacturing CORP. in Urbandale, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $59,407 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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