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Manufacturing · Federalsburg, MD

Solo Cup Operating Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Solo Cup Operating Corporation ranks #66,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty55% serious
$3,273
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#66,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Solo Cup Operating Corporation in Federalsburg, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,273. 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 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Captain Phip's Seafood Inc. in Sharptown, MD is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#66,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 below peers (0.21x 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

$3,273 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRYSMIAN CABLES AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VENTURE METALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34BECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39THOMA-SEA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COATINGS AND ADHESIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37DSM METAL FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ZAMMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELSA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALDWIN PAVING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HI-VAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SAS AUTOMOTIVE USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ULTRA PLATING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AUTOMATED BUILDING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DE WAFELBAKKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON FURNITURE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LAIRD MFG., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PLASTICRAFT MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIOLBASSA PROVISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Solo Cup Operating C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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

In Manufacturing, Solo Cup Operating Corporation sits at penalty rank #26,659 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,273 assessed).

How Solo Cup Operating Corporation Compares

Solo Cup Operating Corporation's 3.67 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 (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-02-11

Last Inspection

2022-05-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,091

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $1,091 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$15,749

Current Penalty Amount

$3,273

Penalty Reduction

79.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,476 from the initial assessment of $15,749. 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 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $3,273 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,091 $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 MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,273 here).

Roma Tile & Marble $3,273 NY Accel Color Corporation $3,273 IL Century Plastics, INC. $3,274 MN Tri-Star Dyeing and Finishing INC. $3,275 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC 3 insp. Scottsville, TX Bucks County Shutters LLC 3 insp. Warminster, PA Venture Metals, L.L.C. 3 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Becon, INC. 3 insp. Bloomfield, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roma Tile & Marble
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $3,273
Accel Color Corporation
Naperville, IL
2 inspections $3,273
Century Plastics, INC.
Hayfield, MN
2 inspections $3,274
Captain Phip's Seafood Inc.
Sharptown, MD
0 inspections $0
Tri-Star Dyeing and Finishing INC.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
2 inspections $3,275

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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 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation have? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,273.
How many OSHA inspections has Solo Cup Operating Corporation had? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-11 and the most recent on 2022-05-23. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Solo Cup Operating Corporation? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation has been assessed $3,273 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,749 (a 79.2% reduction).
Does Solo Cup Operating Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Solo Cup Operating 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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation operate in? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322299). 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 #66,242 (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 Solo Cup Operating Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Solo Cup Operating Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $3,273 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Captain Phip's Seafood Inc. in Sharptown, MD 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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