RIVER VALLEY PAPER COMPANY
131 N. SUMMIT ST., AKRON, OH 44309 · NAICS 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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Nov 2, 2021#345614986Nov 2, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345614986$8,2983 viol.3 violations$8,298 in penalties
Inspection #345614986
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 2022
- Final Order
- Apr 6, 2022
- Closed
- Dec 13, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,918
- Penalties on Record
- $8,298
- Site Address
- 131 N Summit St., Akron, OH 44309
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $9,324 | $4,662 | Apr 8, 2022 | - | Apr 6, 2022 |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 25 | $5,594 | $3,636 | - | Apr 6, 2022 | |
| 02001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B05 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | - | Apr 6, 2022 |
Nov 2, 2021#345613749Nov 2, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#345613749$9,6962 viol.2 violations$9,696 in penalties
Inspection #345613749
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 2022
- Final Order
- Apr 6, 2022
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,916
- Penalties on Record
- $9,696
- Site Address
- 131 N Summit St., Akron, OH 44309
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $7,458 | $4,848 | Apr 8, 2022 | - | Apr 6, 2022 |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $7,458 | $4,848 | - | Apr 6, 2022 |
Dec 22, 2016#342001195Dec 22, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342001195$11,5004 viol.4 violations$11,500 in penalties
Inspection #342001195
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 22, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 2016
- Final Order
- Feb 24, 2017
- Closed
- Mar 24, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,241
- Penalties on Record
- $11,500
- Site Address
- 131 N Summit St., Akron, OH 44309
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $8,017 | $3,650 | - | Feb 24, 2017 | |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Feb 24, 2017 | |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $11,224 | $7,850 | - | Feb 24, 2017 | |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Feb 24, 2017 |
Nov 20, 1998#301919890Nov 20, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301919890$2,5002 viol.2 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #301919890
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1998
- Contested
- Feb 17, 1999
- Final Order
- Oct 18, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 131 N. Summit St., Akron, OH 44309
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,250 | Feb 9, 1999 | Feb 17, 1999 | Oct 18, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,250 | Feb 9, 1999 | Feb 17, 1999 | Oct 18, 1999 |
Apr 23, 1997#103010153Apr 23, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103010153$10,20026 viol.26 violations$10,200 in penalties
Inspection #103010153
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 15, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 22 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,500
- Penalties on Record
- $10,200
- Site Address
- 131 N. Summit St., Akron, OH 44309
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (10 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | 5 | $750 | $0 | May 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 32 | $1,000 | $600 | May 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 3 | 22 | $1,250 | $750 | May 20, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 IIA | Serious | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 I | Serious | 3 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 32 | $1,250 | $750 | Jun 17, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 32 | $1,250 | $750 | Jul 17, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 32 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
5 inspections, 1997 to 2021. 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
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 24,707 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: recyclable material merchant wholesalers reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 42393 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source