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Manufacturing · Troy, AL

KW Container

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KW Container has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$1,632
Back wages owed

KW Container in Troy, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KW Container 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,632 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Alamo Paper Tube in San Antonio, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,630 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$1,632
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 KW Container.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMTEK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ACTION ENGINEERING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27GALPERTI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERCURY PAPER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATG SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BORAL CONCRETE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ARPS DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SCHULT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOOSTER PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PAK-LITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL AMERICAN SPACE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GAMMA AEROSPACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AZTECA BAKERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN PUZZLE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIN PAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VAL TECH HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WATSON MCDANIEL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11J. L. CLARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NVENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KW Container, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
KW Container has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

KW Container in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place KW Container at rank #4,056 of 4,429 employers ($1,632 owed). KW Container carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #4,056 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($1,632).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $1,632 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How KW Container Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for KW Container in Troy, AL, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against KW Container to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-28

Last Inspection

2017-06-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,632
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,632
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,632

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that KW Container owed $1,632 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric KW Container Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 0 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
View all 44,645 employers in Manufacturing →

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for KW Container, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simtek INC. 2 insp. Amityville, NY Action Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Tucker, GA Galperti INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX Mercury Paper, INC. 2 insp. Strasburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC.
Denver, CO
2 inspections $1,632
Metal Roofing Supply
Jacksonville, AR
0 inspections $0
Acme Wood Preserving, INC.
Princeton, WV
2 inspections $1,630
Moca Concrete Poles INC.
Moca, PR
2 inspections $1,630
Alamo Paper Tube
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $1,630

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What to do with this record

Use KW Container's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare KW Container against Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether KW Container's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • KW Container also carries $1,632 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 KW Container safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, KW Container's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does KW Container have? ▼
KW Container has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has KW Container had? ▼
KW Container has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-28 and the most recent on 2017-06-22. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for KW Container? ▼
KW Container has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,632 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has KW Container been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against KW Container, resulting in $1,632 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does KW Container operate in? ▼
KW Container operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if KW Container owes me wages? ▼
If you believe KW Container owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,632 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does KW Container's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
KW Container's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alamo Paper Tube in San Antonio, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,630 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.