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Dana Container, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dana Container, INC. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dana Container, INC. in Upton, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. 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. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alaska Terminals, INC. in Anchorage, AK is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dana Container, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Transportation & Warehousing 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 both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBMS LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST BUY CO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN LINEHAUL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SYSTEM TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FREIGHT MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11POLARIS INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DETROIT DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC/FRY-WAGNER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COOLING SYSTEMS & FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8USF HOLLAND LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOTOR BODY COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AIRCRAFT SERVICE INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NJ TRANSIT ORANGE BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SYGMA NETWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AZ CONTAINER FREIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DYNCORP INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SMART LOGISTICS SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Dana Container, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Dana Container, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Dana Container, INC. is the #3,049 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($2,500).

How Dana Container, INC. Compares

Dana Container, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-20

Last Inspection

2019-07-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Dana Container, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dana Container, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $2,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

U.S. Postal Service $2,500 GA Alaska Terminals, INC. $2,500 AK Ceva Logistics $2,500 MO Brink Ottawa Lake Terminal $2,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

BMS Logistics 2 insp. Saint Joseph, MO Best Buy CO INC. 2 insp. Piscataway, NJ American Linehaul Corporation 2 insp. Hawthorne, CA System Transport INC. 2 insp. Denver, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alaska Terminals, INC.
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $2,500
U.S. Postal Service
Macon, GA
6 inspections $2,500
Ceva Logistics
Liberty, MO
4 inspections $2,500
Brink Ottawa Lake Terminal
Ottawa Lake, MI
2 inspections $2,500
Top Class Limousine, LTD.
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $2,500

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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 relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dana Container, INC. have? ▼
Dana Container, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Dana Container, INC. had? ▼
Dana Container, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-20 and the most recent on 2019-07-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dana Container, INC.? ▼
Dana Container, INC. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Dana Container, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dana Container, INC. has 2 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 Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 482111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M 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 #72,473 (the lower half 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 $2,500 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alaska Terminals, INC. in Anchorage, AK is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,500 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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