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Midvale Paper Box Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. ranks #513 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty32% serious
$205,687
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#513
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. in Plains Township, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $205,687. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #513 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious and 3 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, UFE Incorporated in Osceola, WI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
31.8%
of violations were serious
#513
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. runs far above peers (13.0x 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

$205,687 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($205,687) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $205,687 $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 Midvale Paper Box Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMTEK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ACTION ENGINEERING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27AMPAC MOBILE HOLDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GALPERTI 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: 10SABIC INNOVATIVE PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PLASTIC 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: 10J. L. CLARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Midvale Paper Box Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. ranks #293 at $205,687 current penalty.

How Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. Compares

Midvale Paper Box Company, INC.'s 11.00 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 (13.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-18

Last Inspection

2021-08-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$102,844

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $102,844 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

31.8% of total

3

Willful

13.6% of total

12

Repeat

54.5% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$206,479

Current Penalty Amount

$205,687

Penalty Reduction

0.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $792 from the initial assessment of $206,479. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $205,687 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $102,844 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Midvale Paper Box Company, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($205,687 here).

German Pellets of Texas $205,518 TX U.S. Nonwovens CORP. $206,000 NY Sierra Pacific Industries $206,205 CA Columbia Recycling CORP. $205,000 GA

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 Ampac Mobile Holdings LLC 2 insp. Mobile, AL Galperti INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

German Pellets of Texas
Port Arthur, TX
3 inspections $205,518
UFE Incorporated
Osceola, WI
0 inspections $0
U.S. Nonwovens CORP.
Hauppauge, NY
2 inspections $206,000
Wave Ipt
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0
Sierra Pacific Industries
Red Bluff, CA
30 inspections $206,205

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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 Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midvale Paper Box Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 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 Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. have? ▼
Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 3 willful, and 12 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $205,687.
How many OSHA inspections has Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. had? ▼
Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-18 and the most recent on 2021-08-11. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midvale Paper Box Company, INC.? ▼
Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. has been assessed $205,687 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $206,479 (a 0.4% reduction).
Does Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. has 7 serious violations, 3 willful violations, and 12 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 Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. ranks #513 (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 Midvale Paper Box Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midvale Paper Box Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $205,687 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (13.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, UFE Incorporated in Osceola, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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