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WS Packaging Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), WS Packaging Group, INC. ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

WS Packaging Group, INC. in Mason, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected WS Packaging Group, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cummins Bridgeway in New Hudson, MI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How WS Packaging Group, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows WS Packaging Group, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 WS Packaging Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.99.015.021.127.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOLEY PRODUCTS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOS ANGELES APPAREL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FARMLAND FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACME PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26QUIETFLEX MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRIALCO ALUMINUM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P.A. HUTCHISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHUETTE METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WINDY ACQUISITIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PIRAMAL GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23HILLSHIRE BRANDS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WARDCRAFT HOMES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLAM SPICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRENT-WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ACCI ACQUISITION DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22VALLEY FIG GROWERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALL-TRUSS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CAPITOL MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STOLBERGER INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23WS Packaging Group, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
WS Packaging Group, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

WS Packaging Group, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, WS Packaging Group, INC. sits at penalty rank #22,977 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,000 assessed).

How WS Packaging Group, INC. Compares

WS Packaging Group, INC.'s 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-20

Last Inspection

2016-03-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$38,930

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

87.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,930 from the initial assessment of $38,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How WS Packaging Group, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric WS Packaging Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $5,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for WS Packaging Group, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

Tenaris Coiled Tubes, LLC $5,000 TX MG Foods $5,000 PA Belmont Machine CO. $5,000 PA Automatic Pool Covers, INC. $5,000 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Foley Products Company, LLC 2 insp. Cantonment, FL Los Angeles Apparel, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Farmland Foods, INC 2 insp. Lincoln, NE Acme Parts, INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

MG Foods
Middletown, PA
3 inspections $5,000
Kapstone Containers
Yakima, WA
0 inspections $0
Dawson Metal Company, INC.
Jamestown, NY
2 inspections $5,000
Cummins Bridgeway
New Hudson, MI
0 inspections $0
L-H Battery Company, Incorporated
Jeffersonville, OH
3 inspections $5,000

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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 WS Packaging Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, WS Packaging Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 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 WS Packaging Group, INC. have? ▼
WS Packaging Group, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has WS Packaging Group, INC. had? ▼
WS Packaging Group, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-20 and the most recent on 2016-03-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for WS Packaging Group, INC.? ▼
WS Packaging Group, INC. has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,930 (a 87.2% reduction).
Does WS Packaging Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. WS Packaging Group, 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 WS Packaging Group, INC. operate in? ▼
WS Packaging Group, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does WS Packaging Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, WS Packaging Group, INC. ranks #55,488 (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 WS Packaging Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
WS Packaging Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,000 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, Cummins Bridgeway in New Hudson, 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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