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Manufacturing · Carol Stream, IL

Graphic Packaging International, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Graphic Packaging International, INC. ranks #34,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,298
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#34,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Graphic Packaging International, INC. in Carol Stream, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,298. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Graphic Packaging International, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Innovative Confection Solutions, LLC in Westlake, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,299 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#34,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Graphic Packaging International, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,298 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Graphic Packaging International, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNHVS International, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10AMCOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21Prieto Machine Co. I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4IDAHO PACIFIC COLORA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DELTECH RESIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9BUITONI FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WAYNE PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6STONE WAREHOUSE OF M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24MARSAM METAL FINISHI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HEMCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SJA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19UNITED LABORATORIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL ALABAMA WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY PROTEINS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18JOSEPH P. CARRARA & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15MARINE REPAIR & MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NEW HOPE MILLS MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13BRODOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Graphic Packaging In…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Graphic Packaging International, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Graphic Packaging International, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Graphic Packaging International, INC. ranks #15,444 at $10,298 current penalty.

How Graphic Packaging International, INC. Compares

Graphic Packaging International, INC.'s 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-03-04

Last Inspection

2017-10-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,575 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

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

$15,654

Current Penalty Amount

$10,298

Penalty Reduction

34.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,356 from the initial assessment of $15,654. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Graphic Packaging International, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Graphic Packaging International, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $10,298 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,575 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,298 here).

M&S Machine & Manufacturing CO. $10,299 OH Innovative Confection Solutions, LLC $10,299 OH Superior Bronze Corporation $10,300 PA Aludyne North America INC $10,300 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NHVS International, Inc. 4 insp. Mentor, OH Amcor, INC. 4 insp. Thomson, GA Prieto Machine Co. Inc. 4 insp. Warminster, PA Idaho Pacific Colorado Corporation 4 insp. Center, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

M&S Machine & Manufacturing CO.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $10,299
Innovative Confection Solutions, LLC
Westlake, OH
2 inspections $10,299
Northwest Pallet Services, LLC
Belvidere, IL
4 inspections $10,297
Superior Bronze Corporation
Erie, PA
5 inspections $10,300
Aludyne North America INC
Howell, MI
2 inspections $10,300

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What to do with this record

Use Graphic Packaging International, 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 Graphic Packaging International, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Graphic Packaging International, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Graphic Packaging International, INC. have? ▼
Graphic Packaging International, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,298.
How many OSHA inspections has Graphic Packaging International, INC. had? ▼
Graphic Packaging International, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-04 and the most recent on 2017-10-25. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Graphic Packaging International, INC.? ▼
Graphic Packaging International, INC. has been assessed $10,298 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,654 (a 34.2% reduction).
Does Graphic Packaging International, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Graphic Packaging International, 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 Graphic Packaging International, INC. operate in? ▼
Graphic Packaging International, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Graphic Packaging International, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Graphic Packaging International, INC. ranks #34,109 (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 Graphic Packaging International, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Graphic Packaging International, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,298 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, Innovative Confection Solutions, LLC in Westlake, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,299 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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