GEORGE A. WHITING PAPER COMPANY
100 RIVER ST, MENASHA, WI 54952 · NAICS 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
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Oct 10, 2007#122018195Oct 10, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122018195$1,89211 viol.11 violations$1,892 in penalties
Inspection #122018195
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 2007
- Closed
- Nov 9, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 51
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,700
- Penalties on Record
- $1,892
- Site Address
- 100 River Street, Menasha, WI 54952
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except 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 (10 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $473 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 E06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $473 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 G05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 J02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $473 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 H03 IA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 I01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 L02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $473 | Nov 4, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 9, 2005#122017338Aug 9, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#122017338$7003 viol.3 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #122017338
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 9, 2005
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 100 River Street, Menasha, WI 54952
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except 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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $500 | $350 | Aug 29, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K11 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $500 | $350 | Aug 29, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K12 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 2005 | - | - |
Sep 8, 1994#122485329Sep 8, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#122485329$6006 viol.6 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #122485329
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 62
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 100 River Street, Menasha, WI 54952
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX | Serious | 3 | 2 | $500 | $300 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $300 | Oct 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1994 | - | - |
Apr 6, 1984#1692045Apr 6, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1692045$1005 viol.5 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #1692045
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 1984
- Closed
- May 3, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 63
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 100 River St, Menasha, WI 54952
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01 | Serious | 6 | 7 | $100 | $100 | May 14, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1984 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1984 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1984 | - | - |
Jan 6, 1976#15507361Jan 6, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15507361$7518 viol.18 violations$75 in penalties
Inspection #15507361
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1976
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 72
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 18 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $75
- Penalties on Record
- $75
- Site Address
- 100 River Street, Menasha, WI 54952
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except 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.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 6 | - | $25 | $25 | Mar 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A04 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01 | Other | 15 | - | $25 | $25 | Apr 20, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B03 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B07 | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | Apr 20, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 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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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, 1976 to 2007. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Paper Manufacturing, 6,244 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.