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Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC ranks #17,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$20,349
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#17,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC in Scotia, NY has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,349. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC 9 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hmi Industries INC. in Brooklyn, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,352 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#17,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,349 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.099.09.11.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHIWASSEE PACKAGING, …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 35PINNACLE FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 32MOBIS NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 26LIFETIME PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8MAPLEWOOD BEVERAGE P…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 35GARLAND SALES, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 36NORTH AMERICAN AEROD…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 31ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 3RULE STEEL TANKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 26KAGOME, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 12PS SEASONING & SPICE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8TESORO REFINING & MA…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16ALCOM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 28MILLER & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 33FREEPORT-MCMORAN COP…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 20HI LEX AMERICA INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 33YOUNG GALVANIZING, I…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16ROSS ALUMINUM CASTIN…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19KOMMERLING USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 13ALYESKA SEAFOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 20Specialty Quality Pa…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 3
Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC sits at penalty rank #8,318 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,349 assessed).

How Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC Compares

Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC's 0.33 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2010-08-04

Last Inspection

2025-11-14

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,261

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 9 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $2,261 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$38,288

Current Penalty Amount

$20,349

Penalty Reduction

46.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,939 from the initial assessment of $38,288. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $20,349 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,261 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,349 here).

Morgan Engineering Systems INC. $20,350 OH Hmi Industries INC. $20,352 OH Engineered Concrete Products, LLC $20,352 SD Marine Metal, INC. $20,340 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Hiwassee Packaging, INC. 9 insp. Dayton, TN Pinnacle Foods Group LLC 9 insp. Jackson, TN Mobis North America 9 insp. Detroit, MI Lifetime Products, INC. 9 insp. Clearfield, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Morgan Engineering Systems INC.
Alliance, OH
3 inspections $20,350
Hmi Industries INC.
Brooklyn, OH
2 inspections $20,352
Engineered Concrete Products, LLC
Rapid City, SD
2 inspections $20,352
Willing Hearts Workshop
Wooster, OH
0 inspections $0
Elite Fence Products INC
Chesterfield, MI
5 inspections $20,340

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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 Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 9 inspections, including 2 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 Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC have? ▼
Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,349.
How many OSHA inspections has Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC had? ▼
Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-04 and the most recent on 2025-11-14. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC? ▼
Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC has been assessed $20,349 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,288 (a 46.9% reduction).
Does Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC has 2 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 Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC operate in? ▼
Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC 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 Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC ranks #17,165 (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 Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Specialty Quality Packaging, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $20,349 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hmi Industries INC. in Brooklyn, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,352 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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