Manufacturing · Menomonee Falls, WI

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation ranks #57,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,675
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Menomonee Falls, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Master Block in El Mirage, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,675 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#57,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$4,675 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation.

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Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has 2 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.

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation is the #23,731 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,675).

How Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation Compares

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-09

Last Inspection

2023-11-02

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,338

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,338 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

$9,350

Current Penalty Amount

$4,675

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,675 from the initial assessment of $9,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $4,675 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,338 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation have?
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation had?
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-09 and the most recent on 2023-11-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation?
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has been assessed $4,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,350 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 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 Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation operate in?
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332431). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation ranks #57,373 (the lower 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 Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $4,675 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Master Block in El Mirage, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,675 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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