Miller Container Safety Record

Rock Island, IL · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 02/10/2023

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Miller Container in Rock Island, Illinois has 42 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $22,660 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2023.

Miller Container in Rock Island, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Miller Container among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

21 of the 42 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Illinois workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.5 Miller Container violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$10,533 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 42 violations, $22,660 in penalties across 12 inspections
42 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
21 Total Serious
$22,660 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($10,533)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1981
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 42 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $35,600 in penalties for Miller Container, later reduced to $22,660 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $1,330
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $230
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $700
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $5,896

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Miller Container in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/10/2023 Complaint? Rock Island, IL 0 $0
06/10/2021 Referral? Rock Island, IL 3 $10,533
06/19/2014 Complaint? Rock Island, IL 4 $9,072
08/03/2012 Complaint? Rock Island, IL 0 $0
09/27/2006 Complaint? Rock Island, IL 3 $900
12/12/1989 Accident? Rock Island, IL 0 $0
01/27/1988 Complaint? Rock Island, IL 22 $2,050
01/27/1983 Planned? Rock Island, IL 1 $0
10/20/1982 Complaint? Rock Island, IL 0 $0
07/16/1981 Planned? Rock Island, IL 3 $0
06/26/1980 Complaint? Rock Island, IL 0 $0
08/19/1975 Planned? Rock Island, IL 6 $105

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