PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
6715 HIGHWAY 57, COUNCE, TN 38326
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Inspection records
Aug 4, 2000#127313302Aug 4, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#127313302$15,7505 viol.5 violations$15,750 in penalties
Inspection #127313302
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 2000
- Closed
- May 23, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,750
- Penalties on Record
- $15,750
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Apr 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Jan 16, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Jan 16, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Apr 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Jan 16, 2001 | - | - |
May 2, 1994#120512348May 2, 1994Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#120512348$1,5003 viol.3 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #120512348
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1994
- Closed
- May 24, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 515
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 IB | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B05 IIE | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1994 | - | - |
Jun 8, 1993#105555296Jun 8, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#105555296$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105555296
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1993
- Closed
- Aug 3, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 518
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Mar 12, 1992#111071114Mar 12, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111071114$09 viol.9 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #111071114
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 13, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 K01 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 III | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIID | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1992 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
14 inspections, 1992 to 2023. 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).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.