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Silgan Plastics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Silgan Plastics ranks #25,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,400
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,178
of 99,447 penalized employers

Silgan Plastics in Ligonier, IN 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: $14,400. 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 Silgan Plastics 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #25,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Oc Marine Service, INC in Newport Beach, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,400 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#25,178
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Silgan Plastics compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Silgan Plastics sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,400 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Plastics.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.27.61216.420.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST WEST SEAFOOD'S,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BLUE CUBE OPERATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYONDELL BASELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRIME CONVERTING COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUTANA COMPOSITES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AIR-FLO MFG. CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRAYMAN PRECAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FREDERICK GOLDMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWEST CONFECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION COMPACTED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CITGO PETROLEUM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATHA INTERIOR TRIM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BRAMLI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIMBO QSR COLORADO, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL PRECISION PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KENT FOUNDRY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PIONEER CUSTOM MOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OLDS PRODUCTS CO. OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRIMROSE CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Silgan Plastics, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Silgan Plastics 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 Plastics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Silgan Plastics ranks #11,831 at $14,400 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $14,400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Silgan Plastics Compares

Silgan Plastics'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-26

Last Inspection

2013-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $7,200 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$18,450

Current Penalty Amount

$14,400

Penalty Reduction

22.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,400

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,050 from the initial assessment of $18,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Silgan Plastics Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $14,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,200 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Silgan Plastics, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,400 here).

B & B Pipe and Tool CO. $14,400 CA Polyair Corporation $14,400 GA Oc Marine Service, INC $14,400 CA Marketing and Sales Management CORP $14,400 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East West Seafood's, LLC 2 insp. Seattle, WA Blue Cube Operations LLC 2 insp. Freeport, TX Lyondell Basell 2 insp. LA Porte, TX Prime Converting Corporation 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

B & B Pipe and Tool CO.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $14,400
Polyair Corporation
Atlanta, GA
3 inspections $14,400
Oc Marine Service, INC
Newport Beach, CA
3 inspections $14,400
Marketing and Sales Management CORP
Smyrna, TN
3 inspections $14,400
Phoenix Electric Manufacturing Company
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $14,400

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Silgan Plastics against B & B Pipe and Tool CO., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Silgan Plastics's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Silgan Plastics also carries $0 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 Silgan Plastics safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Silgan Plastics's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Plastics have? ▼
Silgan Plastics has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Silgan Plastics had? ▼
Silgan Plastics has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-26 and the most recent on 2013-06-28. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Silgan Plastics? ▼
Silgan Plastics has been assessed $14,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,450 (a 22.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Silgan Plastics have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Silgan Plastics has 7 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.
Has Silgan Plastics been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Silgan Plastics, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Silgan Plastics operate in? ▼
Silgan Plastics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326160). 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 Silgan Plastics owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Silgan Plastics 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Silgan Plastics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Silgan Plastics ranks #25,178 (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 Silgan Plastics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Silgan Plastics's total OSHA penalty of $14,400 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, Oc Marine Service, INC in Newport Beach, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,400 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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