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Administrative & Waste Services · Detroit, MI

Dana Container, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dana Container, INC. ranks #24,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty61% serious
$14,700
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#24,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dana Container, INC. in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dana Container, INC. 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Glen Rock DPW in Glen Rock, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,700 in current penalties.

4.6
violations per inspection
60.9%
of violations were serious
#24,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 23/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dana Container, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dana Container, INC. runs well above peers (3.9x 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

$14,700 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dana Container, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF GREENWICH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22WESTWOOD DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33GREAT PLAINS ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6OSWEGO CO HASTINGS T…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MANNINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CDL RECYCLE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MCGILL ASBESTOS ABAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MOUNTAIN TEMP SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MID VALLEY DISPOSAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9LILAC DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17PROMPT STAFFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10FAIRPORT VILLAGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18PERMA-TEMP PERSONNEL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0AEP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5THERESA TN TRANSFER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21CORPORATE CLEANING S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VITALITY STAFFING SO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0QUALITY PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11POOR FOLKS TREE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Dana Container, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23
Dana Container, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dana Container, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Dana Container, INC. sits at penalty rank #861 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($14,700 assessed).

How Dana Container, INC. Compares

Dana Container, INC.'s 4.60 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2018-09-05

Last Inspection

2025-06-13

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,940

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.6 violations per visit. That's $2,940 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

60.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

39.1% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,900

Current Penalty Amount

$14,700

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,200 from the initial assessment of $23,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Dana Container, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dana Container, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 23 2.7
Total Penalty $14,700 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,940 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dana Container, INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,700 here).

Waste Conversion Technologies INC. $14,700 CT Borough of Glen Rock DPW $14,700 NJ Township of Union Department of Public Works $14,700 NJ Borough of Swedesboro - DPW $14,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of Greenwich 5 insp. Old Greenwich, CT Westwood DPW 5 insp. Westwood, NJ Great Plains Enterprises, INC. 5 insp. Nellis Afb, NV Oswego CO Hastings Transfer Station 5 insp. Hastings, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Waste Conversion Technologies INC.
Milford, CT
4 inspections $14,700
Borough of Glen Rock DPW
Glen Rock, NJ
2 inspections $14,700
Township of Union Department of Public Works
Union, NJ
3 inspections $14,700
Borough of Swedesboro - DPW
Swedesboro, NJ
2 inspections $14,700
Township of Cranbury Department of Public Works - Chippers
Cranbury, NJ
2 inspections $14,700

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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 Dana Container, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dana Container, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 5 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dana Container, INC. have? ▼
Dana Container, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Dana Container, INC. had? ▼
Dana Container, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-05 and the most recent on 2025-06-13. This averages 4.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dana Container, INC.? ▼
Dana Container, INC. has been assessed $14,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,900 (a 38.5% reduction).
Does Dana Container, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dana Container, INC. has 14 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 Dana Container, INC. operate in? ▼
Dana Container, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562998). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dana Container, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dana Container, INC. ranks #24,647 (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 Dana Container, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dana Container, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,700 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Glen Rock DPW in Glen Rock, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $14,700 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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