Wholesale Trade · Turlock, CA

Phoenix Container Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phoenix Container Corporation ranks #81,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,460
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #81,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phoenix Container Corporation in Turlock, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,460. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $24,849 in back wages owed to 10 affected 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 Phoenix Container Corporation once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $24,849 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. in Hawthorne, NV is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,360 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #81,765
of 99,447 penalized employers: $24,849
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
D Wage & hour compliance: $25K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($25K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Phoenix Container Corp…

$1,460
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Phoenix Container Corporation runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,460 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Phoenix Container Corporation.

Phoenix Container Corporation has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Phoenix Container Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Phoenix Container Corporation ranks #3,831 at $1,460 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Phoenix Container Corporation at rank #407 of 1,587 employers ($24,849 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,460 OSHA penalties plus $24,849 WHD back wages (94.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Phoenix Container Corporation Compares

Phoenix Container Corporation's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-02-22

Last Inspection

2024-02-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,460

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,460 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,135

Current Penalty Amount

$1,460

Penalty Reduction

31.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$26,309

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $675 from the initial assessment of $2,135. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$24,849

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,485

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$24,849

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Phoenix Container Corporation owed $24,849 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case and 11 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: Wholesale Trade

How Phoenix Container Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Phoenix Container Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	2	5.5
Total Penalty	$1,460	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,460	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Phoenix Container Corporation, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,460 here).

Schuler INC $1,460 MI Superior Cleaning Equipment, INC. $1,463 AZ Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group $1,465 TN PVS Chemical Solutions, INC. $1,470 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Big Boy Concessions 1 insp. El Paso, TX Seldat Distribution INC. 1 insp. Dayton, NJ Jackson River Enterprises 1 insp. Covington, VA Alro Steel 1 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blank Industries, LLC

Hudson, MA

3 inspections $26,282

Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO.

Hawthorne, NV

2 inspections $26,360

Hernandez Beef & Provisions

3 inspections $26,238

Armonk Integrative Medicine

Armonk, NY

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Phoenix Container Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Phoenix Container Corporation against Blank Industries, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Phoenix Container Corporation also carries $24,849 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 Phoenix Container Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Phoenix Container Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Phoenix Container Corporation have? ▼

Phoenix Container Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,460.

How many OSHA inspections has Phoenix Container Corporation had? ▼

Phoenix Container Corporation has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-22 and the most recent on 2024-02-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Phoenix Container Corporation? ▼

Phoenix Container Corporation has been assessed $1,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,135 (a 31.6% reduction). Additionally, $24,849 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Phoenix Container Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Phoenix Container Corporation 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 Phoenix Container Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Phoenix Container Corporation, resulting in $24,849 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Phoenix Container Corporation operate in? ▼

Phoenix Container Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Phoenix Container Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Phoenix Container Corporation 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 $24,849 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Phoenix Container Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phoenix Container Corporation ranks #81,765 (the lower 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 Phoenix Container Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Phoenix Container Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $1,460 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. in Hawthorne, NV is a similar wholesale trade employer with $26,360 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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