RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 9206 SANTA FE SPRINGS RD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $140,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-05-12.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $140,000.00 is more than 16.6× 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 CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 9, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 24, 2010. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $46,666.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The inspection of Reliable Container Corp. revealed a severe, systemic breakdown in core safety management, characterized by a
This facility's $140,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322211 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,280.
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What OSHA violations was RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP cited for?
RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $140,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-05-12.
How much was RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $140,000.00 against RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP in SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA. Average per citation: $46,666.67.
Is RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RELIABLE CONTAINER CORP has a risk score of 61 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $140,000.00 is above the industry average.