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Manufacturing · North Kansas City, MO

Pioneer Container Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pioneer Container Corporation ranks #42,075 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$7,860
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#42,075
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pioneer Container Corporation in North Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,860. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pioneer Container Corporation 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,075 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Keystone Pallet and Recycling LLC in Milton, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,860 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#42,075
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pioneer Container Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pioneer Container Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,860 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Pioneer Container Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.98.014.020.126.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedD & D FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SUNSHINE MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DESERT PREMIUM GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GARDEN OF LIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FOSS MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WORZALLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MECHANICAL RUBBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TASMAN LEATHER GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EFS STRUCTURES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COLE PALLET SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MAGGIE CHACON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SOFO FOODS OF OHIO, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LUVATA WATERBURY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ELRINGKLINGER AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FRIEDMAN BROTHERS DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PURPLE INNOVATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE MENNEL MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MANITOWOC GREY IRON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16EVERGREEN PALLET LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION MACHINED P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Pioneer Container Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Pioneer Container Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Pioneer Container Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pioneer Container Corporation sits at penalty rank #18,461 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,860 assessed).

How Pioneer Container Corporation Compares

Pioneer Container Corporation's 1.33 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-12-17

Last Inspection

2015-12-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,620

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,620 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$15,400

Current Penalty Amount

$7,860

Penalty Reduction

49.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,540 from the initial assessment of $15,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pioneer Container Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pioneer Container Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $7,860 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,620 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,860 here).

Jadcap Tool & Die, Machine Works, INC $7,860 TX Keystone Pallet and Recycling LLC $7,860 PA Perfekta INC. $7,860 KS C.J. Foods, INC. $7,859 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

D & D Foods, INC 3 insp. Omaha, NE Sunshine Mills, INC. 3 insp. Red Bay, AL Desert Premium Group, LLC 3 insp. Albuquerque, NM Garden of Light, INC. 3 insp. East Hartford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jadcap Tool & Die, Machine Works, INC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $7,860
Keystone Pallet and Recycling LLC
Milton, PA
3 inspections $7,860
Perfekta INC.
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $7,860
C.J. Foods, INC.
Pawnee City, NE
2 inspections $7,859
International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC
Portsmouth, VA
2 inspections $7,861

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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 Pioneer Container Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pioneer Container Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Pioneer Container Corporation have? ▼
Pioneer Container Corporation has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,860.
How many OSHA inspections has Pioneer Container Corporation had? ▼
Pioneer Container Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-17 and the most recent on 2015-12-01. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pioneer Container Corporation? ▼
Pioneer Container Corporation has been assessed $7,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,400 (a 49.0% reduction).
Does Pioneer Container Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pioneer Container Corporation has 3 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 Pioneer Container Corporation operate in? ▼
Pioneer Container Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322224). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pioneer Container Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pioneer Container Corporation ranks #42,075 (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 Pioneer Container Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pioneer Container Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,860 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keystone Pallet and Recycling LLC in Milton, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,860 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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