AJM PACKAGING CORPORATION
1160 VERNON WAY, EL CAJON, CA 92020 · NAICS 322219 Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jan 21, 2025#348043712Jan 21, 2025OpenAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#348043712$34,7503 viol.3 violations$34,750 in penalties
Inspection #348043712
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 2025
- Contested
- Sep 15, 2025
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 274
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $34,750
- Penalties on Record
- $34,750
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203(A)(6) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Sep 15, 2025 | - | |
| 02001 | 3314(A) The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | Serious | 1 | 1 | $11,250 | $11,250 | Sep 15, 2025 | - | |
| 03001 | 4184(A) Guarding Required | Serious | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | $22,500 | Jul 8, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | - |
Apr 8, 2022#345886238Apr 8, 2022Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#345886238$15,5002 viol.2 violations$15,500 in penalties
Inspection #345886238
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- May 18, 2022
- Contested
- Jun 6, 2022
- Final Order
- Oct 9, 2025
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,635
- Penalties on Record
- $15,500
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342(A) Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries | Other | 1 | 350 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Jun 6, 2022 | Oct 9, 2025 | |
| 01002 | 3203(A)(4) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Serious | 1 | 350 | $635 | $12,000 | Jun 6, 2022 | Oct 9, 2025 |
May 19, 2021#345315154May 19, 2021Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#345315154$28,0753 viol.3 violations$28,075 in penalties
Inspection #345315154
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 2021
- Contested
- Feb 4, 2022
- Final Order
- Oct 13, 2023
- Closed
- Nov 27, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 289
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $80,355
- Penalties on Record
- $28,075
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322219 Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee partially amputates two fingers when cut by machine
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3314(L) The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | Other | 1 | 50 | $795 | $795 | Dec 29, 2021 | Feb 4, 2022 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| 02001 | 3203(A)(6) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Serious | 1 | 80 | $9,560 | $4,780 | Nov 23, 2021 | Feb 4, 2022 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| 03001 | 3314(C) The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | Serious | 1 | 45 | $70,000 | $22,500 | Nov 23, 2021 | Feb 4, 2022 | Oct 13, 2023 |
Feb 8, 2021#345156715Feb 8, 2021Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#345156715$18,0001 viol.1 violation$18,000 in penalties
Inspection #345156715
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 29, 2021
- Contested
- Jan 7, 2022
- Final Order
- Jul 29, 2025
- Closed
- Aug 1, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 335
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,000
- Penalties on Record
- $18,000
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322219 Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee crushes finger in pinch point of forming die
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4184(B) Guarding Required | Serious | 32 | 300 | $25,000 | $18,000 | Oct 14, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Jul 21, 2017#342489960Jul 21, 2017Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#342489960$9,5601 viol.1 violation$9,560 in penalties
Inspection #342489960
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 2017
- Contested
- Jan 5, 2018
- Final Order
- Jan 31, 2020
- Closed
- Feb 10, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 289
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,500
- Penalties on Record
- $9,560
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322215
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's four fingers are amputated by cutter
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3314(C) The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | Serious | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | $9,560 | Dec 26, 2017 | Jan 5, 2018 | Jan 31, 2020 |
Nov 8, 2016#341891034Nov 8, 2016Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#341891034$9,0002 viol.2 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #341891034
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 2017
- Contested
- Apr 25, 2017
- Final Order
- Nov 10, 2020
- Closed
- Feb 8, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $79,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322215
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 3314(C) The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | Other | 1 | 120 | $54,000 | $0 | May 5, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 | Nov 10, 2020 |
| 03001 | 4184(B) Guarding Required | Serious | 1 | 250 | $25,000 | $9,000 | May 5, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 | Nov 10, 2020 |
Feb 25, 2014#317230654Feb 25, 2014Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#317230654$3,3751 viol.1 violation$3,375 in penalties
Inspection #317230654
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 15, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 210
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,375
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322215
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Worker amputates finger in plate cutting machine
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $13,500 | $3,375 | Jul 30, 2014 | - | - |
Sep 12, 2008#310818588Sep 12, 2008Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#310818588$6,7008 viol.8 violations$6,700 in penalties
Inspection #310818588
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 2009
- Contested
- Feb 18, 2009
- Final Order
- Mar 25, 2009
- Closed
- Mar 17, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,670
- Penalties on Record
- $6,700
- Site Address
- 1160 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Industry
- 322215
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee reaches into cutting machine, finger is amputated
Violations
Violation list (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 C | Other | 2 | 230 | $185 | $100 | Mar 12, 2009 | Feb 18, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 F | Other | 1 | 230 | $185 | $100 | Mar 12, 2009 | Feb 18, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 |
| 01004 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 A | Other | 2 | 4 | $560 | $300 | Mar 12, 2009 | Feb 18, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 |
| 01005 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 B | Other | 1 | 4 | $560 | $300 | Mar 12, 2009 | Feb 18, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 |
| 01006 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 F04 | Other | 1 | 230 | $560 | $300 | Mar 12, 2009 | Feb 18, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 |
| 01007 | 6151 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 6151 C01 | Other | 1 | 230 | $185 | $100 | Mar 12, 2009 | Feb 18, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 2008 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Paper Manufacturing, 6,398 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.