Manufacturing · Dublin, VA

Phoenix Packaging Operations

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phoenix Packaging Operations ranks #770 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 33 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty85% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$164,743
OSHA penalties: 33
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #770
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phoenix Packaging Operations in Dublin, VA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $164,743. 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 Packaging Operations 11 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 33 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #770 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 28 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Samuel, Son & CO (USA) INC. in Lebanon, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $164,510 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 84.8%
of violations were serious: #770
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$164,743
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Phoenix Packaging Operations runs far above peers (10.5x 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

$164,743 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Phoenix Packaging Operations.

Phoenix Packaging Operations has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Phoenix Packaging Operations in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Phoenix Packaging Operations ranks #422 at $164,743 current penalty.

How Phoenix Packaging Operations Compares

Phoenix Packaging Operations's 3.00 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 far above peers (10.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-02-24

Last Inspection

2022-10-27

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,977

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $14,977 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

84.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.2% 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

$251,208

Current Penalty Amount

$164,743

Penalty Reduction

34.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $86,465 from the initial assessment of $251,208. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Phoenix Packaging Operations compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Phoenix Packaging Operations	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	33	8.0
Total Penalty	$164,743	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$14,977	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Phoenix Packaging Operations, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($164,743 here).

Aspen Products INC. $164,041 GA Burrows Paper Corporation $165,660 NY Keokuk Mills, LLC $163,487 IA Nexteel Saha, LLC $166,393 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Tulip Corporation 11 insp. Milwaukee, WI PMC Biogenix, INC. 11 insp. Memphis, TN Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation 11 insp. Steeleville, IL Guyoung Tech USA, INC. 11 insp. Evergreen, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Samuel, Son & CO (USA) INC.

Lebanon, VA

2 inspections $164,510

Elevators Specialists

11 inspections $164,041

Burrows Paper Corporation

Little Falls, NY

4 inspections $165,660

Keokuk Mills, LLC

Keokuk, IA

5 inspections $163,487

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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 Phoenix Packaging Operations safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Phoenix Packaging Operations's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 33 violations across 11 inspections, including 28 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 Phoenix Packaging Operations have? ▼

Phoenix Packaging Operations has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $164,743.

How many OSHA inspections has Phoenix Packaging Operations had? ▼

Phoenix Packaging Operations has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-24 and the most recent on 2022-10-27. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Phoenix Packaging Operations? ▼

Phoenix Packaging Operations has been assessed $164,743 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $251,208 (a 34.4% reduction).

Does Phoenix Packaging Operations have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Phoenix Packaging Operations has 28 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 Phoenix Packaging Operations operate in? ▼

Phoenix Packaging Operations operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Phoenix Packaging Operations rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phoenix Packaging Operations ranks #770 (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 Phoenix Packaging Operations's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Phoenix Packaging Operations's total OSHA penalty of $164,743 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.5x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Samuel, Son & CO (USA) INC. in Lebanon, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $164,510 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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