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Packaging Corporation of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Packaging Corporation of America ranks #943 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious
$147,162
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#943
of 99,447 penalized employers

Packaging Corporation of America in Tomahawk, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $147,162. 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 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 38 violations, averaging 12.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #943 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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. For comparison, Gerresheimer Glass INC. in Chicago Heights, IL is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $146,977 in current penalties.

12.7
violations per inspection
57.9%
of violations were serious
#943
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.7 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 runs far above peers (9.3x 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

$147,162 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 ($147,162) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $147,162 $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.

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Packaging Corporation of America has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Packaging Corporation of America ranks #514 at $147,162 current penalty.

How Packaging Corporation of America Compares

Packaging Corporation of America's 12.67 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 (9.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-03-06

Last Inspection

2024-10-23

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$49,054

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 12.7 violations per visit. That's $49,054 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

57.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

9

Repeat

23.7% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

18.4% 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

$201,691

Current Penalty Amount

$147,162

Penalty Reduction

27.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $54,529 from the initial assessment of $201,691. 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 3 2.6
Violations 38 8.0
Total Penalty $147,162 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $49,054 $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 WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($147,162 here).

Stoner, INC. $147,298 PA Donghee Alabama, LLC $147,019 AL Gerresheimer Glass INC. $146,977 IL Frazer & Jones Company, INC. $146,975 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blacktip Boatworks LLC 3 insp. Pinellas Park, FL Schirm USA INC. 3 insp. Ennis, TX Great Kitchens Foods Company, INC. 3 insp. Chicago Heights, IL Kol Marble and Granite 3 insp. Cherry Hill, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nature's Path USA II LLC
Sussex, WI
11 inspections $147,200
Stoner, INC.
Quarryville, PA
2 inspections $147,298
Donghee Alabama, LLC
Auburn, AL
3 inspections $147,019
Gerresheimer Glass INC.
Chicago Heights, IL
7 inspections $146,977
Frazer & Jones Company, INC.
Solvay, NY
2 inspections $146,975

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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 Packaging Corporation of America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Packaging Corporation of America's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 3 inspections, including 22 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 38 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $147,162.
How many OSHA inspections has Packaging Corporation of America had? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-06 and the most recent on 2024-10-23. This averages 12.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Packaging Corporation of America? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America has been assessed $147,162 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $201,691 (a 27.0% reduction).
Does Packaging Corporation of America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Packaging Corporation of America has 22 serious violations, and 9 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 Packaging Corporation of America operate in? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322122). 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 #943 (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 Packaging Corporation of America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Packaging Corporation of America's total OSHA penalty of $147,162 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gerresheimer Glass INC. in Chicago Heights, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $146,977 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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