Manufacturing · Sidney, OH

Ivex Protective Packaging INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ivex Protective Packaging INC. ranks #498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 59 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$208,355
OSHA penalties: 59
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #498
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. in Sidney, OH has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 59 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $208,355. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ivex Protective Packaging INC. 11 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 59 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 51 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Morrilton Packing Company, INC. in Morrilton, AR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $207,222 in current penalties.

5.4
violations per inspection: 86.4%
of violations were serious: #498
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 59 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (5.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Ivex Protective Packag…

$208,355
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Ivex Protective Packaging INC. runs far above peers (13.2x 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

$208,355 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 Ivex Protective Packaging INC..

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 59 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.

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ivex Protective Packaging INC. sits at penalty rank #287 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($208,355 assessed).

How Ivex Protective Packaging INC. Compares

Ivex Protective Packaging INC.'s 5.36 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 far above peers (13.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-01-28

Last Inspection

2023-02-14

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,941

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. That's $18,941 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

86.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

8.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

5.1% 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

$452,583

Current Penalty Amount

$208,355

Penalty Reduction

54.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $244,228 from the initial assessment of $452,583. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Ivex Protective Packaging INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	59	8.0
Total Penalty	$208,355	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$18,941	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ivex Protective Packaging INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($208,355 here).

Table Talk Pies, INC. $208,656 MA Cabras Marine Corporation $209,465 GU Morrilton Packing Company, INC. $207,222 AR Berry Marble Company, INC. $207,081 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Trident Seafoods Corporation 11 insp. Akutan, AK Koch Foods of Alabama, LLC 11 insp. Montgomery, AL Lyons Magnus, LLC 11 insp. Fresno, CA Uacj Automotive Whitehall Industries INC 11 insp. Ludington, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Table Talk Pies, INC.

Shrewsbury, MA

4 inspections $208,656

Kaman Corporation

Rochester, NY

0 inspections $0

Cabras Marine Corporation

Piti, GU

10 inspections $209,465

Morrilton Packing Company, INC.

Morrilton, AR

2 inspections $207,222

Berry Marble Company, INC.

Tyler, TX

4 inspections $207,081

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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 Ivex Protective Packaging INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ivex Protective Packaging INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 59 violations across 11 inspections, including 51 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 Ivex Protective Packaging INC. have? ▼

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. has 59 OSHA violations on record, including 51 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $208,355.

How many OSHA inspections has Ivex Protective Packaging INC. had? ▼

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-28 and the most recent on 2023-02-14. This averages 5.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ivex Protective Packaging INC.? ▼

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. has been assessed $208,355 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $452,583 (a 54.0% reduction).

Does Ivex Protective Packaging INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ivex Protective Packaging INC. has 51 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Ivex Protective Packaging INC. operate in? ▼

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Ivex Protective Packaging INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ivex Protective Packaging INC. ranks #498 (the top 1% 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 Ivex Protective Packaging INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ivex Protective Packaging INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $208,355 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (13.2x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morrilton Packing Company, INC. in Morrilton, AR is a similar manufacturing employer with $207,222 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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