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U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. ranks #57,229 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$4,700
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#57,229
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. in Aurora, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,229 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Engineered Plastic Components, INC. in Grinnell, IA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,700 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#57,229
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$4,700 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedExist, Inc, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REMO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RANDOLPH PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26LANGER JUICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CUSTOM PROCESSING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SCHMIDT INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51TECNICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15OAK HILL VENEER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CST INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NOR-RAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26CARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ERICO INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34KMIN USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JCG FOODS OF GEORGIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MASABA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ROTO-DIE COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CABINETS BY KING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18H & L TOOL COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18U.S. Specialty Packa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. has 3 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.

U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. sits at penalty rank #23,687 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,700 assessed).

How U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. Compares

U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC.'s 2.33 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 well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-12-05

Last Inspection

2018-02-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,567

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,567 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$7,244

Current Penalty Amount

$4,700

Penalty Reduction

35.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,544 from the initial assessment of $7,244. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $4,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,567 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,700 here).

Aeroflex Metelics $4,700 NH Biggs Tool & Die, INC $4,700 PA Sirchie Acquisition Company, LLC $4,700 NC Engineered Plastic Components, INC. $4,700 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Exist, Inc 3 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Remo INC. 3 insp. Valencia, CA Randolph Products, LLC 3 insp. Chicopee, MA Langer Juice Company INC 3 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aeroflex Metelics
Londonderry, NH
2 inspections $4,700
Biggs Tool & Die, INC
Warminster, PA
3 inspections $4,700
Sirchie Acquisition Company, LLC
Youngsville, NC
2 inspections $4,700
Engineered Plastic Components, INC.
Grinnell, IA
2 inspections $4,700
Aero Automation II, LLC
Broken Arrow, OK
2 inspections $4,700

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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 U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. have? ▼
U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,700.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. had? ▼
U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-05 and the most recent on 2018-02-06. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC.? ▼
U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. has been assessed $4,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,244 (a 35.1% reduction).
Does U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. has 5 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 U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. operate in? ▼
U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC. ranks #57,229 (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 U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Specialty Packaging, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,700 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, Engineered Plastic Components, INC. in Grinnell, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,700 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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