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Wholesale Trade · Elk Grove Village, IL

Graphic Packaging International, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Graphic Packaging International, INC. ranks #45,984 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,959
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,984
of 99,447 penalized employers

Graphic Packaging International, INC. in Elk Grove Village, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,959. 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. 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,984 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sanborn's in Laredo, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#45,984
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Graphic Packaging International, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$6,959 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade 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 both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEVERLY FEED AND EQU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25TIRE RECYCLING & PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1S ABRAHAM AND SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CIMENT QUEBEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3STRAITS MARINE & IND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MST STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28OCEAN CREST SEAFOOD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KLEEN TEST PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLUMBIA GRAIN INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13R TECHNOLOGY CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GANADERIA SANTIAGO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHANNEL FISH PROCESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17K-SOLV, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HARTLEY OIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Graphic Packaging In…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Graphic Packaging International, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade 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 Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Graphic Packaging International, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,214 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,959 assessed).

How Graphic Packaging International, INC. Compares

Graphic Packaging International, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-18

Last Inspection

2025-06-11

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,320 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$12,658

Current Penalty Amount

$6,959

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,699 from the initial assessment of $12,658. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Graphic Packaging International, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Graphic Packaging International, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $6,959 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,320 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade 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 ($6,959 here).

Bittone Equipment Services, LLC $6,960 NJ Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. $6,963 TX Metal Construction Materials, LLC $6,951 TX Freshpoint Southern California, INC. $6,950 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Beverly Feed and Equipment INC. 3 insp. Beverly, OH Tire Recycling & Processing LLC 3 insp. Harlingen, TX Altman Specialty Plants, INC. 3 insp. Perris, CA S Abraham and Sons INC 3 insp. Greenfield, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bittone Equipment Services, LLC
Stewartsville, NJ
3 inspections $6,960
Dental Health Products Inc.
New Franken, WI
0 inspections $0
Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC.
Houston, TX
3 inspections $6,963
Sanborn's
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
Metal Construction Materials, LLC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $6,951

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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 Graphic Packaging International, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Graphic Packaging International, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade 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 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,959.
How many OSHA inspections has Graphic Packaging International, INC. had? ▼
Graphic Packaging International, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-18 and the most recent on 2025-06-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Graphic Packaging International, INC.? ▼
Graphic Packaging International, INC. has been assessed $6,959 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,658 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Graphic Packaging International, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Graphic Packaging International, INC. has 3 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 Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424130). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M 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 #45,984 (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 $6,959 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sanborn's in Laredo, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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