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Packaging Corporation of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Packaging Corporation of America ranks #22,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$15,900
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Packaging Corporation of America in Garland, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 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 Packaging Corporation of America 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 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, 2 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Swagger Foods Corporation in Vernon Hills, IL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Packaging Corporation of America 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 Packaging Corporation of America.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEGRATED TURF SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KOSER IRON WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36YANK MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GLOBUS PRINTING & PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27MARUICHI AMERICAN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NUPRESS OF MIAMI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ITW POLYMER SEALANTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BPI LABS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AVPS OF VIRGINIA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEGA INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DYNAMIC RESEARCH TEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8N-STOCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROVANCO PIPING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GILSTER - MARY LEE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TORRANCE CASTINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUNOPTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CCI CAPCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ELECTRO-COATINGS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Packaging Corporatio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Packaging Corporation of America has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Packaging Corporation of America in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Packaging Corporation of America is the #10,754 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,900).

How Packaging Corporation of America Compares

Packaging Corporation of America's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-01-24

Last Inspection

2018-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,950 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$42,128

Current Penalty Amount

$15,900

Penalty Reduction

62.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,228 from the initial assessment of $42,128. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Packaging Corporation of America compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Packaging Corporation of America Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $15,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,950 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Packaging Corporation of America, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Walter Long Manufacturing CO., INC. $15,900 PA Swagger Foods Corporation $15,900 IL Mitchell Industrial Tire CO., INC. $15,900 TN Masonry Reinforcing Corporation of America $15,900 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Integrated Turf Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Chatsworth, GA Koser Iron Works, INC. 2 insp. Barron, WI Yank Marine, INC. 2 insp. Tuckahoe, NJ Globus Printing & Packaging Company, INC. 2 insp. Minster, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walter Long Manufacturing CO., INC.
Finleyville, PA
4 inspections $15,900
Swagger Foods Corporation
Vernon Hills, IL
4 inspections $15,900
Mitchell Industrial Tire CO., INC.
Chattanooga, TN
2 inspections $15,900
Masonry Reinforcing Corporation of America
Memphis, TN
4 inspections $15,900
Massachusetts Container CORP.
Marlborough, MA
3 inspections $15,900

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What to do with this record

Use Packaging Corporation of America'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 Packaging Corporation of America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Packaging Corporation of America's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Packaging Corporation of America have? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Packaging Corporation of America had? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-24 and the most recent on 2018-07-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Packaging Corporation of America? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has been assessed $15,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,128 (a 62.3% reduction).
Does Packaging Corporation of America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Packaging Corporation of America has 2 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 Packaging Corporation of America operate in? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America 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 Packaging Corporation of America rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Packaging Corporation of America 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 Packaging Corporation of America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America'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 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Swagger Foods Corporation in Vernon Hills, IL 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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