DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC. — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 3715 LUCIUS MCCELVEY DR., TEMPLE, TX 76503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,803.24. The inspection case was opened on 2017-05-01.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $52,803.24 is more than 6.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 10, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2017. Of the 11 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $52,803.24 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $4,800.29 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for DanHil Containers, Inc. reveals a pervasive failure to manage mechanical hazards, specifically
This facility's $52,803 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322211 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,660.
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What OSHA violations was DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC. cited for?
DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,803.24. The inspection opened on 2017-05-01.
How much was DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,803.24 against DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC. in TEMPLE, TX. Average per citation: $4,800.29.
Is DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DANHIL CONTAINERS, INC. has a risk score of 25 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $52,803.24 is above the industry average.