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PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC in Buffalo Grove, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lovin Oven LLC in Azusa, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011.523.134.646.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARCOSA STRUCTURAL TO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25WESTERN BRONZE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41NCI GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9HOWELL MACHINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 44SUPERIOR PLUMBING & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10YESAC GEORGIA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10FERMER PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19DUCOMMUN AEROSTRUCTU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15CANTEX INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4JADE ENGINEERED PLAS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RLR INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21BIRCHWOOD MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9WISCONSIN SPICE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23THE MASTER PACKAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11FORTIFIED METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7F3 METALWORX, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ROMA MARBLE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20SILVER SPRING FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4TUBELITE INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7METAL SOLUTIONS DBA …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PPC Flexible Packagi…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC ranks #9,451 at $18,000 current penalty.

How PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC Compares

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC's 0.50 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-01-04

Last Inspection

2024-04-04

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$30,938

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

41.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,938 from the initial assessment of $30,938. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $18,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

Lovin Oven LLC $18,000 CA Tekni-Plex, INC. $18,000 GA H.J. Heinz Company $18,000 IA C & T Custom Fabrication, INC. $18,000 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Arcosa Structural Towers 4 insp. Newton, IA Western Bronze, INC. 4 insp. West Springfield, MA Nci Group, INC. 4 insp. Houston, TX Howell Machine, INC. 4 insp. Lewiston, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lovin Oven LLC
Azusa, CA
2 inspections $18,000
Bestmetal Corporation
Woodstock, IL
2 inspections $18,000
Velan Valve Corporation
Williston, VT
2 inspections $18,000
Kwangsung America CORP.
Dadeville, AL
2 inspections $18,000
Forino Kitchen Cabinets INC.
Park Ridge, NJ
2 inspections $18,000

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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 PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC have? ▼
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC had? ▼
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-04 and the most recent on 2024-04-04. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC? ▼
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,938 (a 41.8% reduction).
Does PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC has 2 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 PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC operate in? ▼
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC ranks #19,912 (the top quarter 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 PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lovin Oven LLC in Azusa, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,000 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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