Manufacturing · Mechanicsburg, PA

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated ranks #65,693 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,370
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #65,693
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated in Mechanicsburg, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,370. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,693 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Premium Lubricants LLC in Dearborn Heights, MI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 37.5%
of violations were serious: #65,693
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$3,370
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,370 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated.

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated sits at penalty rank #26,483 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,370 assessed).

How Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated Compares

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated's 2.00 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 below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-18

Last Inspection

2011-07-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$843

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $843 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

37.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,492

Current Penalty Amount

$3,370

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,122 from the initial assessment of $4,492. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,370	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$843	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,370 here).

Anchor Coupling INC $3,370 MI H.J. Heinz Company $3,370 CA National Plastics Color, INC $3,371 KS General Dynamics Land Systems, INC. $3,366 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

U.S. Minerals, LLC 4 insp. Harvey, LA NTN-Bower Corporation 4 insp. Hamilton, AL Qualico Steel Company, INC. 4 insp. Webb, AL Tedia Company, INC. 4 insp. Fairfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Plastics Color, INC

Valley Center, KS

4 inspections $3,371

American Premium Lubricants LLC

Dearborn Heights, MI

0 inspections $0

Newport Fabricators INC

Green Lane, PA

2 inspections $3,372

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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 Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated have? ▼

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,370.

How many OSHA inspections has Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated had? ▼

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-18 and the most recent on 2011-07-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated? ▼

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated has been assessed $3,370 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,492 (a 25.0% reduction).

Does Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated has 3 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 Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated operate in? ▼

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated ranks #65,693 (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 Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Universal Protective Packaging, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $3,370 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Premium Lubricants LLC in Dearborn Heights, MI 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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