Manufacturing · Pawtucket, RI

Key Container Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Key Container Corporation ranks #7,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty54% serious
$36,787
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#7,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

Key Container Corporation in Pawtucket, RI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,787. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Key Container Corporation 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Summit Tool Company in Akron, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $36,795 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
#7,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Key Container Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Key Container Corporation runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$36,787 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Key Container Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0112233445OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCREATIVE SPECIALTY F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13TASTY BAKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43FLEX-N-GATE OKLAHOMA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13BIG RAPIDS PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20WEST POINT DAIRY PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14R.J. DOUGHERTY ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BON L MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NUCOR-YAMATO STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CLARION BOARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MCINTOSH BOX & PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EASTERN ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21DIAMOND MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12MCINTOSH BOX & PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PETIQ MFG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3PEAK CUSTOM FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11INNOVATIONS MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23THE PORT-O-LITE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ECOLAB INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16GI MILLWORKS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30Key Container Corpor…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Key Container Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Key Container Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Key Container Corporation ranks #3,974 at $36,787 current penalty.

How Key Container Corporation Compares

Key Container Corporation's 2.60 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-09-13

Last Inspection

2024-10-31

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,357

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $7,357 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

53.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.7% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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

$84,579

Current Penalty Amount

$36,787

Penalty Reduction

56.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,792 from the initial assessment of $84,579. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Key Container Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $36,787 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,357 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Key Container Corporation, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Key Container Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Key Container Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 5 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 Key Container Corporation have?
Key Container Corporation has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,787.
How many OSHA inspections has Key Container Corporation had?
Key Container Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-13 and the most recent on 2024-10-31. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Key Container Corporation?
Key Container Corporation has been assessed $36,787 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,579 (a 56.5% reduction).
Does Key Container Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Key Container Corporation has 7 serious violations, and 1 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 Key Container Corporation operate in?
Key Container Corporation 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 Key Container Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Key Container Corporation ranks #7,921 (the top 10% 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 Key Container Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Key Container Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $36,787 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Summit Tool Company in Akron, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,795 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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