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Sheboygan Paper Box Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sheboygan Paper Box Company ranks #20,727 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty63% serious
$17,312
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,727
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sheboygan Paper Box Company in Sheboygan, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,312. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sheboygan Paper Box Company 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,727 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Design Wear, INC in Lincoln, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,320 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#20,727
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sheboygan Paper Box Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sheboygan Paper Box Company 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

$17,312 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Sheboygan Paper Box Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDAKOTA BODIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30LE PAFE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TFP CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIZON GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25UNITED WINDOW & DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13J.B. STAMPING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29EXPERA SPECIALTY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EVERSON TESLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28AMERICAN BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33SOUTHERN STATES COOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40AMERICAN ACRYLIC & I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JIM C. HAMER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MERRILL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COINCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GUNBOAT INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PANEL BUILT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19Sheboygan Paper Box …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Sheboygan Paper Box Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Sheboygan Paper Box Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sheboygan Paper Box Company is the #9,893 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,312).

How Sheboygan Paper Box Company Compares

Sheboygan Paper Box Company's 2.67 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

3

First Inspection

2011-02-22

Last Inspection

2019-10-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,771

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $5,771 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$18,302

Current Penalty Amount

$17,312

Penalty Reduction

5.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $990 from the initial assessment of $18,302. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sheboygan Paper Box Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sheboygan Paper Box Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $17,312 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,771 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sheboygan Paper Box Company, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,312 here).

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. $17,314 CO U.S. Continental Marketing, INC. $17,305 CA Design Wear, INC $17,320 NE Bridesburg Foundry Company $17,320 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dakota Bodies, LLC 3 insp. Watertown, SD Le Pafe, INC. 3 insp. Montebello, CA TFP Corporation 3 insp. Medina, OH Equistar Chemicals, LP 3 insp. Tuscola, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chattanooga Mechanical Contractors
Chattanooga, TN
0 inspections $0
Innovations Manufacturing, INC.
Denver, CO
5 inspections $17,314
Charter Aarrowcast
Shawano, WI
4 inspections $17,317
U.S. Continental Marketing, INC.
Corona, CA
2 inspections $17,305
Design Wear, INC
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $17,320

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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 Sheboygan Paper Box Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sheboygan Paper Box Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Sheboygan Paper Box Company have? ▼
Sheboygan Paper Box Company has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,312.
How many OSHA inspections has Sheboygan Paper Box Company had? ▼
Sheboygan Paper Box Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-22 and the most recent on 2019-10-29. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sheboygan Paper Box Company? ▼
Sheboygan Paper Box Company has been assessed $17,312 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,302 (a 5.4% reduction).
Does Sheboygan Paper Box Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sheboygan Paper Box Company has 5 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 Sheboygan Paper Box Company operate in? ▼
Sheboygan Paper Box Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sheboygan Paper Box Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sheboygan Paper Box Company ranks #20,727 (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 Sheboygan Paper Box Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sheboygan Paper Box Company's total OSHA penalty of $17,312 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Design Wear, INC in Lincoln, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,320 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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