Inspection 348765223 OPENED FEB 24, 2026Closed
3779 South O'brien Street, Seymour, IN 47274 · Plastics Bottle Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Silgan Plastics has 12 OSHA inspections on record in Indiana, the first in 1993.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 24, 2026 after a complaint, in Seymour.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 38 citation items: 16 serious and 22 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $30,650 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $17,555, down 43%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.178, forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (5 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Silgan Plastics averages $4,095 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Silgan Plastics also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.
Indiana · latest 90 days of OSHA records
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Inspection 345713226 OPENED JAN 6, 2022Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · Plastics Bottle Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,300 | $4,095 | Mar 24, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 317057388 OPENED JUN 28, 2013Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · Plastics Bottle Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317057370 OPENED JUN 26, 2013Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · Plastics Bottle Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jul 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jul 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Serious | $2,250 | $0 | Jul 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,800 | $0 | Jul 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jul 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jul 18, 2013 | Closed |
Inspection 311262869 OPENED FEB 29, 2008Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · Plastics Bottle Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 307401810 OPENED MAY 11, 2004Closed
861 Perry Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 125394999 OPENED NOV 8, 1999Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,125 | $485 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,125 | $485 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,500 | $650 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,125 | $485 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(4)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 125380915 OPENED JUN 1, 1999Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4000405 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1999 | Closed |
4 older inspections
Inspection 125366138 OPENED JAN 29, 1998Closed
3779 N. County Road 850 E., Seymour, IN 47274 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 125392456 OPENED OCT 16, 1997Closed
3779 N. County Road 850 E., Seymour, IN 47274 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii) · Fixed ladders |
Serious | $1,625 | $485 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(iv) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $975 | $0 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(iv) · Fixed ladders |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $975 | $485 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $975 | $0 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $975 | $485 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 124040924 OPENED OCT 11, 1995Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114974546 OPENED JUL 8, 1993Closed
910 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Ligonier site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 219 workers: 0.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.1 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silgan Plastics Ligonier · 2025 | 219 | 2 | 0 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Silgan Plastics Seymour · 2025 | 201 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 2.6 |
| Ligonier site Ligonier · 2024 | 220 | 1 | 0 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| Ligonier Plant Ligonier · 2022 | 180 | 3 | 2 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Silgan/Ligonier Ligonier · 2017 | 201 | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2018 to Nov 15, 2019 Ligonier | 1 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
(6) Periodic inspection. (i) The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
(d) Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.27 · Fixed ladders
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other plastics bottle manufacturing employers in Indiana
- American Renolit Corporation La Porte · 6 citations · $4,550
- B&F Plastics, Inc. Richmond · 3 citations · $8,935
- Australian Gold Indianapolis · 1 citation · $2,800
- Amcor Incorporation Fremont · 1 citation · $3,600
- Elkhart Plastics Middlebury · 25 citations · $19,702
- Janco Engineered Products, LLC Mishawaka · 13 citations · $10,740
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