Manufacturing · Dudley, MA

Shield Packaging CO.,INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shield Packaging CO.,INC. ranks #625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 61 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$185,999
OSHA penalties: 61
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shield Packaging CO.,INC. in Dudley, MA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 61 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $185,999. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shield Packaging CO.,INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 61 violations, averaging 15.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 39 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $25,888 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers. For comparison, Zeus Packing in Gloucester, MA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

15.3
violations per inspection: 63.9%
of violations were serious: #625
of 99,447 penalized employers: $25,888
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 28/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 61 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (15.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
D Wage & hour compliance: $26K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($26K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Shield Packaging CO.,I…

$185,999
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Shield Packaging CO.,INC. runs far above peers (11.8x 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

$185,999 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 Shield Packaging CO.,INC..

Shield Packaging CO.,INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 61 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.

Shield Packaging CO.,INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Shield Packaging CO.,INC. ranks #341 at $185,999 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Shield Packaging CO.,INC. at rank #1,272 of 4,429 employers ($25,888 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $185,999 OSHA penalties plus $25,888 WHD back wages (12.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Shield Packaging CO.,INC. Compares

Shield Packaging CO.,INC.'s 15.25 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 (11.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-04-27

Last Inspection

2016-06-07

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

15.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$46,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 15.3 violations per visit. That's $46,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

63.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

24.6% 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

$381,367

Current Penalty Amount

$185,999

Penalty Reduction

51.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$211,887

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $195,368 from the initial assessment of $381,367. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$25,888

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$996

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$25,888

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Shield Packaging CO.,INC. owed $25,888 in back wages to 26 employees across 1 case and 26 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Shield Packaging CO.,INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Shield Packaging CO.,INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	61	8.0
Total Penalty	$185,999	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$46,500	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shield Packaging CO.,INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($185,999 here).

Asarco LLC $185,932 AZ Dudley Lumber Company, INC. $185,706 AL Elberta Crate & Box CO. $186,379 GA U.S. Minerals, LLC $186,414 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Foundation Food Group, INC. 4 insp. Gainesville, GA P J Murphy Forest Products CORP. 4 insp. Kane, PA Cabka North America 4 insp. Hazelwood, MO Marine Group Boat Works, LLC 4 insp. Chula Vista, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cavco Industries INC.

Austin, TX

2 inspections $212,109

Outdoor Furniture Refinishing, INC.

Houston, TX

7 inspections $212,230

Bosal Industries Georgia INC

Ypsilanti, MI

8 inspections $212,240

Daikin America, INC.

Decatur, AL

5 inspections $211,434

Zeus Packing

Gloucester, MA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Shield Packaging CO.,INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Shield Packaging CO.,INC. also carries $25,888 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Shield Packaging CO.,INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Shield Packaging CO.,INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 61 violations across 4 inspections, including 39 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 Shield Packaging CO.,INC. have? ▼

Shield Packaging CO.,INC. has 61 OSHA violations on record, including 39 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $185,999.

How many OSHA inspections has Shield Packaging CO.,INC. had? ▼

Shield Packaging CO.,INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-27 and the most recent on 2016-06-07. This averages 15.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Shield Packaging CO.,INC.? ▼

Shield Packaging CO.,INC. has been assessed $185,999 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $381,367 (a 51.2% reduction). Additionally, $25,888 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Shield Packaging CO.,INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Shield Packaging CO.,INC. has 39 serious violations, and 7 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.

Has Shield Packaging CO.,INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Shield Packaging CO.,INC., resulting in $25,888 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Shield Packaging CO.,INC. operate in? ▼

Shield Packaging CO.,INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Shield Packaging CO.,INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Shield Packaging CO.,INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $25,888 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Shield Packaging CO.,INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shield Packaging CO.,INC. ranks #625 (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 Shield Packaging CO.,INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Shield Packaging CO.,INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $185,999 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zeus Packing in Gloucester, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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