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Packaging Corporation of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Packaging Corporation of America ranks #33,790 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$10,426
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#33,790
of 99,447 penalized employers

Packaging Corporation of America in Liverpool, NY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,426. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations 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 Packaging Corporation of America 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,790 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,646 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, N & J Bread in New Brunswick, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#33,790
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,646
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 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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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 runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,426 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 both5.05.055.05.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABC POLYMER INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30DECEUNINCK NORTH AME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18TROJAN BATTERY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PROTECT CONTROLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7BAY VIEW INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DREDGE AND MARINE CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17GEORGE'S INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 40PENNSYLVANIA GRAIN P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17CAST INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10TRAMEC HILL FASTENER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17WILLIAMS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PECO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4H&T NEVADA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3DISTINCTIVE CUSTOM C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31VALLEY IRON WORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7UNITED STATES SEAFOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0NEW ENGLAND CONFECTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31REPUBLIC METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23Packaging Corporatio…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
Packaging Corporation of America has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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

In Manufacturing, Packaging Corporation of America sits at penalty rank #15,316 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($10,426 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Packaging Corporation of America at rank #4,050 of 4,429 employers ($1,646 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $10,426 OSHA penalties plus $1,646 WHD back wages (13.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Packaging Corporation of America Compares

Packaging Corporation of America's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-06-23

Last Inspection

2020-02-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,085

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,085 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$20,065

Current Penalty Amount

$10,426

Penalty Reduction

48.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,072

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,639 from the initial assessment of $20,065. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,646
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,646
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,646

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Packaging Corporation of America owed $1,646 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. 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 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 5 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $10,426 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,085 $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 NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,426 here).

PFC DBA Stingray Boat Company $10,426 SC Protica, INC. $10,426 PA Dayton Sand & Gravel Company, INC. $10,427 ME Irwin Tools $10,425 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Abc Polymer Industries, LLC 5 insp. Helena, AL Deceuninck North America, LLC. 5 insp. Monroe, OH Trojan Battery Company, LLC 5 insp. Sandersville, GA Golden State Foods CORP. 5 insp. Conyers, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

N & J Bread
New Brunswick, NJ
0 inspections $0
L&R Manufacturing Company
Kearny, NJ
3 inspections $12,075
Redding Hunter, INC.
Cortland, NY
4 inspections $12,075
International Paper Company
Conklin, NY
2 inspections $12,067
Veritas Steel, LLC.
Eau Claire, WI
3 inspections $12,066

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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.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Packaging Corporation of America against N & J Bread, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Packaging Corporation of America's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Packaging Corporation of America also carries $1,646 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 Packaging Corporation of America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Packaging Corporation of America's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 5 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below 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 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,426.
How many OSHA inspections has Packaging Corporation of America had? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-23 and the most recent on 2020-02-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Packaging Corporation of America? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has been assessed $10,426 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,065 (a 48.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,646 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Packaging Corporation of America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Packaging Corporation of America has 1 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 Packaging Corporation of America been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Packaging Corporation of America, resulting in $1,646 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 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.
What should I do if Packaging Corporation of America owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Packaging Corporation of America 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 $1,646 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
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 #33,790 (the upper half 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 $10,426 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, N & J Bread in New Brunswick, NJ 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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