Manufacturing · Boise, ID

Dixon Container CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dixon Container CO. ranks #25,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty87% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,985
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #25,994
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dixon Container CO. in Boise, ID has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,985. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dixon Container CO. 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vynorius Prestress, INC. in Salisbury, MA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,987 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection: 86.7%
of violations were serious: #25,994
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Dixon Container CO.

$13,985
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Dixon Container CO. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$13,985 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Dixon Container CO..

Dixon Container CO. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Dixon Container CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Dixon Container CO. is the #12,175 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($13,985).

How Dixon Container CO. Compares

Dixon Container CO.'s 3.75 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-06-21

Last Inspection

2024-08-22

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,496

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $3,496 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

86.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$41,428

Current Penalty Amount

$13,985

Penalty Reduction

66.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,443 from the initial assessment of $41,428. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Dixon Container CO.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	15	8.0
Total Penalty	$13,985	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,496	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dixon Container CO., both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,985 here).

C.E. Toland & Son, INC. $13,985 CA Smarter Fuel $13,983 PA Ultra-Tech Aerospace INC $13,987 KS Vynorius Prestress, INC. $13,987 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Taylor Pallets & Recycling, INC. 4 insp. Winder, GA Galvion Ballistics LTD. 4 insp. Newport, VT Lazarus Energy LLC 4 insp. Nixon, TX Turman Sawmill 4 insp. Hillsville, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

C.E. Toland & Son, INC.

Benicia, CA

2 inspections $13,985

Smarter Fuel

Wind Gap, PA

3 inspections $13,983

Ultra-Tech Aerospace INC

Kansas City, KS

2 inspections $13,987

Vynorius Prestress, INC.

Salisbury, MA

3 inspections $13,987

Bond Caster & Wheel Corporation

Manheim, PA

2 inspections $13,980

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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 Dixon Container CO. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dixon Container CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 13 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 Dixon Container CO. have? ▼

Dixon Container CO. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,985.

How many OSHA inspections has Dixon Container CO. had? ▼

Dixon Container CO. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-21 and the most recent on 2024-08-22. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dixon Container CO.? ▼

Dixon Container CO. has been assessed $13,985 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,428 (a 66.2% reduction).

Does Dixon Container CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dixon Container CO. has 13 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 Dixon Container CO. operate in? ▼

Dixon Container CO. 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 Dixon Container CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dixon Container CO. ranks #25,994 (the upper 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 Dixon Container CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dixon Container CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,985 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vynorius Prestress, INC. in Salisbury, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,987 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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