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Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation ranks #3,575 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty86% serious
$63,840
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Napoleon, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $63,840. 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 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,575 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Bruns Bros Process Equip. in Gray, ME is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#3,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 above peers (4.1x 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

$63,840 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($63,840) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $63,840 $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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.613.626.539.452.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMMONS ANIMAL NUTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26UNIT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50FRONTLINE GAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SYNCROFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AMERICAN ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CALUMET MONTANA REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POINT BLANK ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KEYSTONE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDUSTRIAL STEAM BOI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COIM USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AMADAS COACH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THURSTON MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHARLES INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOM EXTRUSION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST CABINETRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATKORE INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONFI-DENTAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Silgan Containers Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation ranks #1,845 at $63,840 current penalty.

How Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation Compares

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation's 3.50 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 runs well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-25

Last Inspection

2024-01-31

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,920

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $31,920 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$124,516

Current Penalty Amount

$63,840

Penalty Reduction

48.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $60,676 from the initial assessment of $124,516. 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 7 8.0
Total Penalty $63,840 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $31,920 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($63,840 here).

Benson's Old Home Kitchens Bakery, LLC $63,837 GA Great Lakes Tissue Company $63,850 MI Norfleet Quality LLC $63,813 VA Summit Sealants, INC. $63,803 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Unit Corporation 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Frontline Gaming, INC. 2 insp. Boulder City, NV Syncroflo, INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Benson's Old Home Kitchens Bakery, LLC
Bogart, GA
2 inspections $63,837
Great Lakes Tissue Company
Cheboygan, MI
8 inspections $63,850
Bruns Bros Process Equip.
Gray, ME
0 inspections $0
Norfleet Quality LLC
Fredericksburg, VA
3 inspections $63,813
Summit Sealants, INC.
Sedalia, CO
3 inspections $63,803

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What to do with this record

Use Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation have? ▼
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $63,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation had? ▼
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-25 and the most recent on 2024-01-31. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation? ▼
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has been assessed $63,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $124,516 (a 48.7% reduction).
Does Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation has 6 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 #3,575 (the top 5% 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 $63,840 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bruns Bros Process Equip. in Gray, ME 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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