Modesto, California · Metal Can Manufacturing · NAICS 332431
Since 1994, OSHA inspectors have visited Silgan Containers LLC in California 11 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 16, 2023 after an accident, in Antioch.
In all, OSHA issued 9 citation items: 5 serious and 4 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $68,125; today they stand at $34,825, 49% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Silgan Containers LLC averages $2,000 across 1 cited inspection.
Silgan Containers LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2200 Wilbur Ave, Antioch, CA 94509 · Metal Can Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | Jul 24, 2023 | Final |
567 S. Riverside Drive, Modesto, CA 95354 · Metal Can Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3250 Patterson Rd., Riverbank, CA 95367 · Metal Can Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 5, 2005: Employee amputates three fingers while cleaning machine
On October 5, 2005, Employee #1 was cleaning the Number 2 coater-machine while i t was operating. The composition roller amputated three fingers of the right han d. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314 C01 |
Serious | $25,000 | $6,750 | Apr 3, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4002 A |
Other-than-serious | $6,750 | $750 | Apr 3, 2006 | Final |
430 Doherty Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 · Metal Can Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4000 S Yosemite, Modesto, CA 95354 · Metal Can Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
430 Doherty Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 · Metal Can Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 21, 2004: Employee's fingers amputated by chain and sprocket
At approximately 5:15 a.m. on July 21, 2004, Employee #1 a machine operator for Silgan Containers in Modesto, CA, was operating a palletizer machine when a wood en pallet became jammed. The jam was on the hoist of the machine and inside the well of the palletizer preventing the pallet from being lifted completely up the hoist way through the well. The injured worker reached down into the well clear the jam. Her glove caught in the hoist's chain which pulled her hand up into th e sprockets. Employee #1 was hospitalized at Stanislaus Memorial Hospital for tr eatment of the amputation of three fingers.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314 A |
Serious | $3,375 | $3,375 | Nov 18, 2004 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4075 A |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | Nov 18, 2004 | Final |
1815 Navy Drive, #201, Stockton, CA 95206 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2048 Williams St, San Leandro, CA 94577 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314 A |
Serious | $5,000 | $3,750 | May 27, 1998 | Closed |
430 Doherty Ave, Modesto, CA 95354 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1101 Marion St, Kingsburg, CA 93631 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 24, 1996: Employee's fingertip amputated in seamer machine
Employee #1 was repairing a seamer machine. He shut off the machine to adjust th e guide rail, then turned the machine back on to observe its operation. He decid ed it was not running smoothly and gave it a final tap with a soft hammer. While holding the hammer, his little finger hung down and became caught between the i nfeed and the guide rail. The tip of his little finger was amputated below the n ail.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342 A |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Jan 9, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3314 A |
Other-than-serious | $800 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | Closed |
1101 Marion St, Kingsburg, CA 93631 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 17, 1994: Employee's finger amputated by test equipment
Employee #1 attempted to clear a damaged can from an in-going chute on the #1 te ster on line 2 without locking out the test equipment. A tester pocket closed on his left hand, lifting his body into the interlocked guard and stopping the mac hine. His finger was later amputated at the doctor's office.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314 A |
Serious | $4,000 | $0 | Oct 3, 1994 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Riverbank site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 167 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silgan Containers Riverbank Riverbank · 2025 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| Silgan Containers Antioch Antioch · 2023 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| Silgan Containers Modesto Doherty Modesto · 2023 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| Silgan Containers Modesto Riverside Modesto · 2023 | 64 | 2 | 0 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Silgan Containers Modesto Yosemite Modesto · 2023 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 5.2 | 2.8 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.