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Bemis Bag CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bemis Bag CO INC ranks #24,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious
$14,940
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#24,232
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bemis Bag CO INC in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bemis Bag CO INC 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Rock Wood Products, INC. in Bowling Green, VA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $14,940 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#24,232
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bemis Bag CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bemis Bag CO INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,940 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Bemis Bag CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49HOWARD FERTILIZER & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30VERITAS STEEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15VEST INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18GEORGIA-PACIFIC BROA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ZEPHYR PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13STANLEY ELECTRIC U.S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SK PALLET INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22EQUITY GROUP - GEORG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25CONSUMERS CONCRETE C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10POWERSEAL PIPELINE P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3RACELAND RAW SUGAR, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BIOCHEM MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18TO RICOS LTD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MAR-JAC POULTRY MS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25UNITED STATES PIPE A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25JELLY BELLY CANDY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13HALL TANK COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35Bemis Bag CO INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17
Bemis Bag CO INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Bemis Bag CO INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bemis Bag CO INC is the #11,461 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($14,940).

How Bemis Bag CO INC Compares

Bemis Bag CO INC's 3.40 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-03-09

Last Inspection

2013-04-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $2,988 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$21,700

Current Penalty Amount

$14,940

Penalty Reduction

31.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,760 from the initial assessment of $21,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bemis Bag CO INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bemis Bag CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $14,940 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,988 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bemis Bag CO INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,940 here).

Rock Wood Products, INC. $14,940 VA Hinspergers Poly Industries INC. $14,940 NY Hutchens Industries INC. $14,939 MO Electro-Mechanical, LLC DBA Federal Pacific $14,935 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arctic Glacier U.S.a., INC. 5 insp. Mamaroneck, NY Howard Fertilizer & Chemical Company, INC. 5 insp. Groveland, FL Veritas Steel LLC 5 insp. Wausau, WI Vest INC 5 insp. Vernon, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

B& K Fashion
San Bernardino, CA
0 inspections $0
Rock Wood Products, INC.
Bowling Green, VA
4 inspections $14,940
Hinspergers Poly Industries INC.
Medina, NY
3 inspections $14,940
Hutchens Industries INC.
Mansfield, MO
4 inspections $14,939
Electro-Mechanical, LLC DBA Federal Pacific
Bristol, VA
2 inspections $14,935

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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 Bemis Bag CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bemis Bag CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bemis Bag CO INC have? ▼
Bemis Bag CO INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,940.
How many OSHA inspections has Bemis Bag CO INC had? ▼
Bemis Bag CO INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-09 and the most recent on 2013-04-11. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bemis Bag CO INC? ▼
Bemis Bag CO INC has been assessed $14,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,700 (a 31.2% reduction).
Does Bemis Bag CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bemis Bag CO INC has 11 serious 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 Bemis Bag CO INC operate in? ▼
Bemis Bag CO INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322223). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bemis Bag CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bemis Bag CO INC ranks #24,232 (the top quarter 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 Bemis Bag CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bemis Bag CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $14,940 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rock Wood Products, INC. in Bowling Green, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,940 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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