Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has PACIFIC PAPER TUBE, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

PACIFIC PAPER TUBE, INC. has been inspected 4 times by OSHA between Jan 24, 2013 and Mar 10, 2021, with 17 violations and $112,506 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is Process Safety Management and which manufacturers need it?

Accepted Answer

Process Safety Management (PSM, 29 CFR 1910.119) applies to manufacturers that handle highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities. PSM requires employers to develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs including process hazard analyses, operating procedures, employee training, mechanical integrity programs, and emergency planning. Chemical and petroleum manufacturers are most commonly subject to PSM requirements.

Question 3

How does Nevada's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Nevada operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NV OSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. NV OSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is a Willful violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	6	$101,399
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	3	$3,360
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)	3	$4,200
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	1	$840
618037501	1	$840
NEVADA	1	$420
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	1	$840
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements	1	$607

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#345189401	Mar 10, 2021	Complaint	Partial	2	$89,359
#342509908	Jul 31, 2017	Follow-Up	Partial	0	$0
#341923613	Nov 18, 2016	Accident	Partial	6	$13,300
#316839182