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Massachusetts Container CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Massachusetts Container CORP. ranks #22,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty57% serious
$15,900
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Massachusetts Container CORP. in Marlborough, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Massachusetts Container CORP. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Packaging Corporation of America in Garland, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,900 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Massachusetts Container CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Massachusetts Container CORP. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,900 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Massachusetts Container CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA-BRITE PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUOMINEN US HOLDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22NIDRA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ARCELORMITTAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AMTECH SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TENNECO-WALKER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COSMEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SHERMAN ROTO TANK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STELLA-JONES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3APEL CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TORCH STEEL PROCESSI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARSENAL COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GA RICHARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVANTAGE SALES & SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UFP MOULTRIE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EXTRUSIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CALLAWAY FARMS MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MAF INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INDIAN RIVER BEVERAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DUNN PALLET CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Massachusetts Contai…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Massachusetts Container CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Massachusetts Container CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Massachusetts Container CORP. ranks #10,754 at $15,900 current penalty.

How Massachusetts Container CORP. Compares

Massachusetts Container CORP.'s 2.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-08-03

Last Inspection

2020-12-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $5,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$35,693

Current Penalty Amount

$15,900

Penalty Reduction

55.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,793 from the initial assessment of $35,693. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Massachusetts Container CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $15,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,300 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Massachusetts Container CORP., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,900 here).

Mitchell Industrial Tire CO., INC. $15,900 TN Masonry Reinforcing Corporation of America $15,900 TN Packaging Corporation of America $15,900 TX Carnival Employment Services $15,900 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A-Brite Plating Company 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Suominen US Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Green Bay, WI Nidra LLC 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Arcelormittal 3 insp. Vinton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mitchell Industrial Tire CO., INC.
Chattanooga, TN
2 inspections $15,900
Masonry Reinforcing Corporation of America
Memphis, TN
4 inspections $15,900
Packaging Corporation of America
Garland, TX
2 inspections $15,900
Carnival Employment Services
Ottawa Lake, MI
2 inspections $15,900
Washington Mills Electro Minerals Corporation
Niagara Falls, NY
3 inspections $15,900

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What to do with this record

Use Massachusetts Container CORP.'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 Massachusetts Container CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Massachusetts Container CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Massachusetts Container CORP. have? ▼
Massachusetts Container CORP. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Massachusetts Container CORP. had? ▼
Massachusetts Container CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-03 and the most recent on 2020-12-01. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Massachusetts Container CORP.? ▼
Massachusetts Container CORP. has been assessed $15,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,693 (a 55.5% reduction).
Does Massachusetts Container CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Massachusetts Container CORP. has 4 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 Massachusetts Container CORP. operate in? ▼
Massachusetts Container CORP. 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 Massachusetts Container CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Massachusetts Container CORP. ranks #22,650 (the top quarter 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 Massachusetts Container CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Massachusetts Container CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,900 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Packaging Corporation of America in Garland, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,900 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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