INLAND EMPIRE PAPER CO
N 3320 EMPIRE RD, SPOKANE, WA 99212
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Inspection records
Jul 17, 2026#349062315Jul 17, 2026OpenPlanned (H) · Partial scope, HealthOpen#349062315$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #349062315
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Mar 18, 2026#348826728Mar 18, 2026Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#348826728$4,4964 viol.4 violations$4,496 in penalties
Inspection #348826728
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 18, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 2026
- Contested
- Aug 24, 2026
- Final Order
- Oct 7, 2026
- Closed
- Oct 15, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,493
- Penalties on Record
- $4,496
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-800-11010 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,248 | $1,248 | Mar 18, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 01002 | 296-800-11010 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $2,248 | $1,248 | Sep 2, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 01003 | 296-901-14016(3) | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,248 | $1,251 | Sep 2, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 02001 | 296-27-02105(6) | Other | 1 | 110 | $749 | $749 | Mar 18, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
Oct 23, 2025#348566274Oct 23, 2025Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#348566274$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348566274
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 2025
- Closed
- Oct 23, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 27
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jul 23, 2025#348392176Jul 23, 2025Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#348392176$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348392176
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 23, 2025
- Closed
- Jul 23, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 15, 2025#347980260Jan 15, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#347980260$4,2002 viol.2 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #347980260
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 15, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 2025
- Final Order
- Mar 13, 2025
- Closed
- Sep 19, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-800-22005 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Apr 15, 2025 | - | Mar 13, 2025 |
| 01002 | 296-901-14016(1) | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Apr 15, 2025 | - | Mar 13, 2025 |
Jan 13, 2025#348007881Jan 13, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348007881$1,4003 viol.3 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #348007881
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Final Order
- Mar 13, 2025
- Closed
- Apr 18, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 13
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-806-20020 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Jan 13, 2025 | - | Mar 13, 2025 |
| 02001 | 296-62-09530(1)(B) | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 2025 | - | Mar 13, 2025 |
| 02002 | 296-820-820(2) | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 2025 | - | Mar 13, 2025 |
Apr 18, 2024#347426710Apr 18, 2024Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#347426710$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347426710
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 18, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
May 9, 2023#346688971May 9, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#346688971$2,1001 viol.1 violation$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #346688971
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 2023
- Final Order
- Jul 10, 2023
- Closed
- Aug 23, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-800-11040 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,100 | $2,100 | May 9, 2023 | - | Jul 10, 2023 |
Jan 3, 2020#344537568Jan 3, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#344537568$9,6008 viol.8 violations$9,600 in penalties
Inspection #344537568
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 2020
- Final Order
- Apr 2, 2020
- Closed
- Dec 10, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,600
- Penalties on Record
- $9,600
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-809-30002(1) | Serious | 1 | 70 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Apr 20, 2020 | - | Apr 2, 2020 |
| 01002A | 296-809-40002(2) | Serious | 6 | 70 | $2,400 | $2,400 | May 5, 2020 | - | Apr 2, 2020 |
| 01002B | 296-809-40004(1) | Serious | 6 | 70 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 2020 | - | Apr 2, 2020 |
| 01003 | 296-809-50002(2) | Serious | 2 | 70 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Apr 10, 2020 | - | Apr 2, 2020 |
| 01004A | 296-809-50004(8) | Serious | 3 | 70 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Apr 10, 2020 | - | Apr 2, 2020 |
Showing the 5 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.
Jan 3, 2020#344537543Jan 3, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344537543$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #344537543
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 2020
- Final Order
- Mar 16, 2020
- Closed
- May 26, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3320 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-863-60015(3) | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2020 | - | Mar 16, 2020 |
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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.
12 inspections, 2000 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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