Manufacturing · Arnold, MO

Metal Container Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metal Container Corporation ranks #17,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty62% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,000
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #17,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metal Container Corporation in Arnold, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metal Container Corporation 3 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Flex-N-Gate Plastics CORP. in Danville, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,000 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 61.5%
of violations were serious: #17,611
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 60/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$20,000
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Metal Container Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,000 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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 Metal Container Corporation.

Metal Container Corporation has 3 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.

Metal Container Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Metal Container Corporation sits at penalty rank #8,474 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,000 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $20,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Metal Container Corporation Compares

Metal Container Corporation's 4.33 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-10-07

Last Inspection

2025-06-23

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 15 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $6,667 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

61.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$101,670

Current Penalty Amount

$20,000

Penalty Reduction

80.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$20,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $81,670 from the initial assessment of $101,670. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Metal Container Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$20,000	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,667	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,000 here).

Nashville Wire Products Manufacturing Company, LLC $20,000 TN Remington Arms Company, LLC $20,000 AR D & S Container, INC. $20,000 TX Drew's LLC $20,000 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ferroglobe USA Metallurgical, INC. 3 insp. Waterford, OH Kerry INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA American Spirit Graphics 3 insp. Des Moines, IA Converted Products, INC. 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Drew's LLC

Chester, VT

4 inspections $20,000

Clark Foam Products Corporation

Bolingbrook, IL

2 inspections $20,000

Alphia INC

Ogden, UT

8 inspections $20,000

Dar Pro Solutions

Des Moines, IA

4 inspections $20,000

Flex-N-Gate Plastics CORP.

Danville, IL

2 inspections $20,000

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What to do with this record

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Metal Container Corporation also carries $0 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 Metal Container Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Metal Container Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Metal Container Corporation have? ▼

Metal Container Corporation has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Metal Container Corporation had? ▼

Metal Container Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-07 and the most recent on 2025-06-23. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Metal Container Corporation? ▼

Metal Container Corporation has been assessed $20,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $101,670 (a 80.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Metal Container Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Metal Container Corporation has 8 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.

Has Metal Container Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Metal Container Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Metal Container Corporation operate in? ▼

Metal Container Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332431). 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 Metal Container Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Metal Container Corporation 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Metal Container Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metal Container Corporation ranks #17,611 (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 Metal Container Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Metal Container Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $20,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flex-N-Gate Plastics CORP. in Danville, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,000 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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