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Manufacturing · Richmond, VA

Packaging Corporation of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Packaging Corporation of America ranks #26,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$13,824
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Packaging Corporation of America in Richmond, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,824. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,242 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 below peers (0.8x 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, Morgood Tools, INC. in Rochester, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,825 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#26,242
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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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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 (0.9x 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

$13,824 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 both1.92.022.02.00.215.631.046.461.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWMAN & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 52WHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59FABCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLETS AND MORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DI-FERRARO, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEABOARD FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORIDGE MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VERSOGEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EARTHGRAINS BAKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARVCO CONTAINERS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BELL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOXABL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARGLASS YAMAMURA SE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15US MAGNESIUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE PENNSYLVANIA GLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GRACIANA TORTILLA FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NANCE CARPET AND RUG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Packaging Corporatio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Packaging Corporation of America has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 #12,268 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($13,824).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,824 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Packaging Corporation of America Compares

Packaging Corporation of America's 1.50 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-06

Last Inspection

2026-01-16

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,912

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,912 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$16,045

Current Penalty Amount

$13,824

Penalty Reduction

13.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,824

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,221 from the initial assessment of $16,045. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

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 3 8.0
Total Penalty $13,824 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,912 $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 VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,824 here).

Morgood Tools, INC. $13,825 NY Duncan Aviation INC. $13,825 NE Kevcon Corporation $13,821 IA Artifex Designs LLC $13,828 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newman & Company 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Whitesell Corporation 2 insp. Muscle Shoals, AL Fabco LLC 2 insp. Denver, CO Pallets and More LLC 2 insp. Zebulon, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Morgood Tools, INC.
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $13,825
Duncan Aviation INC.
Lincoln, NE
3 inspections $13,825
Kevcon Corporation
Fort Dodge, IA
3 inspections $13,821
Artifex Designs LLC
East Earl, PA
2 inspections $13,828
Turano Florida Bun, LLC
Orlando, FL
4 inspections $13,828

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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 Morgood Tools, INC., 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 $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 Packaging Corporation of America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Packaging Corporation of America's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,824.
How many OSHA inspections has Packaging Corporation of America had? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-06 and the most recent on 2026-01-16. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Packaging Corporation of America? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has been assessed $13,824 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,045 (a 13.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 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 $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 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 $0 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 #26,242 (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 $13,824 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morgood Tools, INC. in Rochester, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,825 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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