This subsector includes establishments that make pulp, paper, and converted paper products. The manufacturing of pulp involves separating cellulose fibers from other impurities in wood or used paper.
Records current through Apr 1, 2026
Common workplace hazards include caught-in hazards from paper rolling and converting machinery, chemical exposure from bleaching and pulping processes, and steam burns. Workers may also face risks from noise exposure, wet and slippery surfaces, and confined space entry in digesters and tanks.
| Employer |
|---|
| Inspections |
|---|
| Penalties |
|---|
| FRASER PAPER LTD | 24 | $1,527,610 |
| WA317968230 - COSMO SPECIALTY FIBERS INC | 1 | $597,000 |
| INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP | 21 | $503,220 |
| DURANGO - GEORGIA PAPER COMPANY | 17 | $445,700 |
| AJM PACKAGING CORPORATION | 15 | $368,320 |
| PROGRESSIVE CONVERTING, INC. | 14 | $332,076 |
| STONE CONTAINER CORP., A SUBSIDIARY OF SSCC | 2 | $273,600 |
| AJM PACKAGING CORPORATION | 13 | $253,775 |
| MIDVALE PAPER BOX COMPANY | 6 | $237,887 |
| CASCADES BOXBOARD GROUP - CONNECTICUT, LLC | 3 | $234,125 |
| TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY | 5 | $220,489 |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL | 5 | $218,707 |
| BURROWS PAPER CORPORATION | 15 | $207,985 |
| WA317978925 - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER OPERATIONS LLC | 1 | $200,000 |
| LINCOLN PAPER & TISSUE, LLC | 12 | $184,838 |
| GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC | 3 | $184,776 |
| CARTHAGE SPECIALTY PAPERBOARD, INC. | 2 | $175,000 |
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP. - CEDAR SPRINGS OPERATIONS | 8 | $174,094 |
| APC PAPER CO., INC. | 5 | $173,466 |
| ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. | 12 | $164,041 |
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.212 A01General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | 2,141 | $6,379,724 |
| 1910.219 F03Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | 581 | $583,897 |
| 1910.212 A03 IIGeneral Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | 553 | $405,551 |
| 1910.1200 E01Hazard Communication | 516 | $199,535 |
| 1910.219 D01Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | 501 | $484,179 |
| 1910.22 A01Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | 454 | $427,486 |
| 1910.215 B09Abrasive Wheel Machinery | 451 | $185,599 |
| 1910.23 C01Ladders | 433 | $470,381 |
| 1910.242 BHand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General | 401 | $248,402 |
| 5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | 396 | $864,373 |
| State | Establishments | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 883 | 2,282 |
| Pennsylvania | 849 | 1,778 |
| Georgia | 474 | 1,206 |
| California | 338 | 632 |
| Wisconsin | 234 | 512 |
| Michigan | 171 | 481 |
| North Carolina | 307 | 418 |
| Illinois | 220 | 404 |
| Washington | 293 | 393 |
| New York | 180 | 341 |
| Minnesota | 213 | 315 |
| Tennessee | 128 | 286 |
| Virginia | 140 | 277 |
| Missouri | 131 | 276 |
| New Jersey | 146 | 242 |
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
