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Manufacturing · Bladensburg, MD

Sonco Worldwide INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sonco Worldwide INC ranks #58,636 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$4,475
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,636
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sonco Worldwide INC in Bladensburg, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sonco Worldwide INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,636 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Euro - American Plastics, INC in Flora, MS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,475 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#58,636
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sonco Worldwide INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sonco Worldwide INC runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$4,475 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Sonco Worldwide INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEXTEEL SAHA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27REMINGTON ARMS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39AGILEX FLAVORS & FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NIKKISO CRYO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUNIPER ELBOW CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MANOR TOOL AND MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATT BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10D. A. STEIN CULINARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIL-SPEC PACKAGING O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHWARK METAL MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHEMIPLASTICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J.H. ROUTH PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOOL SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CENTURION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAC LTT STAINLESS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ORNUA (WHITEHALL) IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Sonco Worldwide INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Sonco Worldwide INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Sonco Worldwide INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sonco Worldwide INC ranks #24,169 at $4,475 current penalty.

How Sonco Worldwide INC Compares

Sonco Worldwide INC's 7.50 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 below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-22

Last Inspection

2012-10-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $2,238 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$7,687

Current Penalty Amount

$4,475

Penalty Reduction

41.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,212 from the initial assessment of $7,687. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sonco Worldwide INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sonco Worldwide INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $4,475 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,238 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sonco Worldwide INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,475 here).

Onward Manufacturing Company $4,475 TN First Grade Food Corporation $4,475 FL Euro - American Plastics, INC $4,475 MS Millennium the Inside Solution INC $4,475 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nexteel Saha, LLC 2 insp. Crosby, TX Remington Arms Company, LLC 2 insp. Ilion, NY Agilex Flavors & Fragrances INC 2 insp. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Republic Engineered Products 2 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Onward Manufacturing Company
Dickson, TN
2 inspections $4,475
First Grade Food Corporation
Tampa, FL
3 inspections $4,475
Euro - American Plastics, INC
Flora, MS
2 inspections $4,475
Millennium the Inside Solution INC
Farmington Hills, MI
2 inspections $4,475
Alstom Power INC
Chattanooga, TN
2 inspections $4,475

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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 Sonco Worldwide INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sonco Worldwide INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 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 Sonco Worldwide INC have? ▼
Sonco Worldwide INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,475.
How many OSHA inspections has Sonco Worldwide INC had? ▼
Sonco Worldwide INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-22 and the most recent on 2012-10-31. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sonco Worldwide INC? ▼
Sonco Worldwide INC has been assessed $4,475 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,687 (a 41.8% reduction).
Does Sonco Worldwide INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sonco Worldwide INC 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 Sonco Worldwide INC operate in? ▼
Sonco Worldwide INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sonco Worldwide INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sonco Worldwide INC ranks #58,636 (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 Sonco Worldwide INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sonco Worldwide INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,475 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, Euro - American Plastics, INC in Flora, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,475 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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