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Manufacturing · West Chicago, IL

DS Containers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DS Containers, INC. ranks #4,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$58,811
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

DS Containers, INC. in West Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,811. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DS Containers, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Westlake Vinyls Company, LP in Geismar, LA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $58,794 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#4,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How DS Containers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows DS Containers, INC. runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$58,811 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($58,811) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,811 $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 DS Containers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BLUE BELL CREAMERIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENWELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25STEEL STRUCTURES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CNC NOODLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CARPENTER DESIGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DURABLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DUBOSE STRAPPING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14METALS AND ADDITIVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LINCOLN LUMBER CROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STYRO-TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ACCURATE AUTOMATIC M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STANDARD JIG BORING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MET WELD INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PRECISION METAL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19COFFEYVILLE RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRIDENT SEAFOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DS Containers, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
DS Containers, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

DS Containers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, DS Containers, INC. ranks #2,060 at $58,811 current penalty.

How DS Containers, INC. Compares

DS Containers, INC.'s 3.50 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 (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-07-16

Last Inspection

2021-08-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,406

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $29,406 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$69,717

Current Penalty Amount

$58,811

Penalty Reduction

15.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,906 from the initial assessment of $69,717. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How DS Containers, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric DS Containers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $58,811 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,406 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DS Containers, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,811 here).

Westlake Vinyls Company, LP $58,794 LA Equilon Enterprises LLC $58,790 CA Cimino's Cabinet Doors, INC. $58,860 CA Crystal Valley Farms, LLC $58,759 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Blue Bell Creameries, L. P. 2 insp. Broken Arrow, OK Kenwell Corporation 2 insp. Fulton, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Westlake Vinyls Company, LP
Geismar, LA
3 inspections $58,794
Equilon Enterprises LLC
Martinez, CA
9 inspections $58,790
Cimino's Cabinet Doors, INC.
Hollister, CA
3 inspections $58,860
Crystal Valley Farms, LLC
Orland, IN
2 inspections $58,759
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Texarkana, AR
6 inspections $58,877

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What to do with this record

Use DS Containers, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 DS Containers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, DS Containers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 DS Containers, INC. have? ▼
DS Containers, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,811.
How many OSHA inspections has DS Containers, INC. had? ▼
DS Containers, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-07-16 and the most recent on 2021-08-26. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for DS Containers, INC.? ▼
DS Containers, INC. has been assessed $58,811 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,717 (a 15.6% reduction).
Does DS Containers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. DS Containers, INC. has 7 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 DS Containers, INC. operate in? ▼
DS Containers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332431). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does DS Containers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DS Containers, INC. ranks #4,039 (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 DS Containers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
DS Containers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $58,811 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Westlake Vinyls Company, LP in Geismar, LA is a similar manufacturing employer with $58,794 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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