Wholesale Trade · Saint Louis, MO

Responsible Container LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Responsible Container LLC ranks #8,639 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty73% serious
$34,642
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#8,639
of 99,447 penalized employers

Responsible Container LLC in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,642. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Responsible Container LLC 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,639 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eco.Logic Brands INC. in Manteca, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $34,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#8,639
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 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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How Responsible Container LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Responsible Container LLC runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$34,642 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Responsible Container LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYNCOT PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CHEMSOLV, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10SEELER INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26KW PLASTICS RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GREEN SUSTAINABLE PA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7OREGON RECYCLING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12THEA ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Sanders Lead Company…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FORT IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21PROLOGIX DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLE CITY OF NEW …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22All-Star Metals, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIFIED GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24REPUBLIC NATIONAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NATURAL STONE SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15PREMIER SOUTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Responsible Containe…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15
Responsible Container LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Responsible Container LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Responsible Container LLC ranks #353 at $34,642 current penalty.

How Responsible Container LLC Compares

Responsible Container LLC's 3.00 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 above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-06-11

Last Inspection

2026-03-23

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,928

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,928 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.7% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$74,754

Current Penalty Amount

$34,642

Penalty Reduction

53.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,112 from the initial assessment of $74,754. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Responsible Container LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $34,642 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,928 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,642 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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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 Responsible Container LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Responsible Container LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Responsible Container LLC have?
Responsible Container LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,642.
How many OSHA inspections has Responsible Container LLC had?
Responsible Container LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-11 and the most recent on 2026-03-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Responsible Container LLC?
Responsible Container LLC has been assessed $34,642 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,754 (a 53.7% reduction).
Does Responsible Container LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Responsible Container LLC has 11 serious violations, and 1 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 Responsible Container LLC operate in?
Responsible Container LLC 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.
Where does Responsible Container LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Responsible Container LLC ranks #8,639 (the top 10% 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 Responsible Container LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Responsible Container LLC's total OSHA penalty of $34,642 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eco.Logic Brands INC. in Manteca, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $34,500 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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