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Solo Cup Operating Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Solo Cup Operating Corporation ranks #3,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$60,034
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Solo Cup Operating Corporation in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $60,034. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Solo Cup Operating Corporation 7 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Engineered Products, LLC in DE Smet, SD is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $60,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#3,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 7 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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Solo Cup Operating Corporation runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$60,034 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 ($60,034) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $60,034 $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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26E-PAK MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29HARRISON POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16THE SHYFT GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14CINAO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0PYRAMID MOUNTAIN LUM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15AMERICAN NONWOVENS, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25FERGUSON PRODUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17JENNIE-O TURKEY STOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6AMERIPEC INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22GULF CABLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19RC FAMILY WOOD PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23FLEXIBLE METAL INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27GREYSTONE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19NEW ENGLAND WOODEN W…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11DYERSVILLE DIE CAST, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9OFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4LATEXCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 39TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13Solo Cup Operating C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has 7 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.

Solo Cup Operating Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Solo Cup Operating Corporation ranks #2,003 at $60,034 current penalty.

How Solo Cup Operating Corporation Compares

Solo Cup Operating 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 above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2015-03-20

Last Inspection

2025-06-04

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,576

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $8,576 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% 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

$160,055

Current Penalty Amount

$60,034

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $100,021 from the initial assessment of $160,055. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Solo Cup Operating Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Solo Cup Operating Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $60,034 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,576 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Solo Cup Operating Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($60,034 here).

Guggisberg Cheese, INC. $60,050 OH Western Sugar Cooperative $60,065 NE Equustock Opco LLC $60,000 NY American Engineered Products, LLC $60,000 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Cooper Tire & Rubber CO. 7 insp. Findlay, OH E-Pak Manufacturing, LLC. 7 insp. Wooster, OH Harrison Poultry, INC. 7 insp. Bethlehem, GA The SHYFT Group INC 7 insp. Charlotte, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Guggisberg Cheese, INC.
Sugarcreek, OH
5 inspections $60,050
Western Sugar Cooperative
Scottsbluff, NE
7 inspections $60,065
Equustock Opco LLC
Queensbury, NY
3 inspections $60,000
American Engineered Products, LLC
DE Smet, SD
2 inspections $60,000
Curbs Plus, INC.
Mount Union, PA
2 inspections $60,000

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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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Solo Cup Operating Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 7 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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation have? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $60,034.
How many OSHA inspections has Solo Cup Operating Corporation had? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-20 and the most recent on 2025-06-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Solo Cup Operating Corporation? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has been assessed $60,034 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $160,055 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Solo Cup Operating Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Solo Cup Operating Corporation has 5 serious violations, and 1 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.
What industry does Solo Cup Operating Corporation operate in? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322219). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Solo Cup Operating Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Solo Cup Operating Corporation ranks #3,912 (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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $60,034 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Engineered Products, LLC in DE Smet, SD is a similar manufacturing employer with $60,000 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.