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Inspection #214694408

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of THE SORG PAPER CO. at 901 Manchester Ave., Middletown, OH 45042 on Oct 12, 1982. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Dec 11, 1989.

OSHA documented 82 violations (55 serious, 1 repeat, 26 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $5,380.

This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details
Inspection Number
214694408
Type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete
Opened
Oct 12, 1982
Closed
Dec 11, 1989
Contested
Apr 8, 1983
Final Order
Aug 13, 1984
Total Violations
82
Penalties on Record
$5,380
Initial Penalties
$5,870
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.
Establishment
Address
901 Manchester Ave., Middletown, OH 45042
Industry
322122 Newsprint Mills
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.

Status on Record
Closed

Inspection closed Dec 11, 1989.

Citations on Record
82

55 serious, 1 repeat, 26 other-than-serious.

Initial Penalties
$5,870

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties
$5,380

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Citation contest activity appears on Apr 8, 1983. Final orders are recorded through Aug 13, 1984. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

CitationStandardTypeInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 H
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
01002A1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 D
Serious$60$60Apr 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
01002B1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I
Serious$0$0Apr 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
01002C1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III
Serious$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
01002D1910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious$60$60Apr 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious$60$60Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010051910.243
Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03
Serious$60$60Apr 2, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010061910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II
Serious$60$60May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010071910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II
Serious$60$60May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010081910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010091910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II
Serious$60$60May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010101910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010111910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010121910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 V
Serious$60$60Mar 2, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010131910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 VII
Serious$60$60Mar 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010141910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 VII
Serious$60$60Mar 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010151910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 VII
Serious$60$60Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010161910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX
Serious$60$60Nov 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010171910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010181910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010191910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010201910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010211910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX
Serious$60$60May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010221910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$60$60Nov 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
01023A1910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$60$60Apr 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
01023B1910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$0$0Mar 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010241910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$60$60Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010251910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$60$60Mar 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010261910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$60$60Mar 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010271910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XII
Serious$60$60Mar 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010281910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XVII
Serious$60$60Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010291910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 B02
Serious$60$60Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010301910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 B04
Serious$60$60Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010311910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 B06
Serious$60$60Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010321910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K01
Serious$60$60Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010331910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 D04 II
Serious$60$60Mar 2, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010341910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K10
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010351910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K12
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010361910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010371910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K13 III
Serious$60$60Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010381910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K17
Serious$60$500Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010391910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K26 I
Serious$500$500Feb 18, 1984-Aug 13, 1984
010401910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K28
Serious$60$60Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010411910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K31
Serious$60$60Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010421910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 L07 I
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010431910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 L07 III
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010441910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 L07 IV
Serious$60$60Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010451910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 L09 I
Serious$60$60Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010461910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 L09 II
Serious$60$60Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010471910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious$60$60Mar 2, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010481910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04
Serious$60$60Mar 2, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010491910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V
Serious$60$60May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
010501910.307
Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations
OSHA citation code: 19100307 B
Serious$60$60May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other$0$0Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020021910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 B
Other$0$0Feb 18, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020031910.101
Compressed Gases (General Requirements)
OSHA citation code: 19100101 B
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020041910.101
Compressed Gases (General Requirements)
OSHA citation code: 19100101 B
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020051910.110
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
OSHA citation code: 19100110 B05 IH
Other$0$0May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020061910.110
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
OSHA citation code: 19100110 B06 VI
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020071910.110
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
OSHA citation code: 19100110 H04 IB
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020081910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020091910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 I01
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020101910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020111910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020121910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020131910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Other$0$0Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020141910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Other$0$0May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020151910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Other$0$0Apr 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020161910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI
Other$0$0May 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020171910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XII
Other$0$0Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020181910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XVII
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020191910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 B06
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020201910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 B06
Other$0$0Mar 2, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020211910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K11
Other$0$0Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020231910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 E01
Other$0$0Nov 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020241910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 II
Other$0$0Aug 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020251910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III
Other$0$0Nov 18, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020261910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
020271910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01
Other$0$0Feb 26, 1983Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
030011910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 K18
Serious$810$500Aug 15, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
040011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Repeat$1,620$1,000Dec 17, 1984Apr 8, 1983Aug 13, 1984
Failure to Abate Penalties5 citations, $9,625 in FTA penalties on record

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 5 citationsissued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.

CitationFTA InspectionFTA IssuanceFTA PenaltyFTA ContestFTA Final Order
01032#2389047Nov 10, 1985$1,000Feb 18, 1986-
01035#2389047Aug 14, 1985$875Feb 18, 1986-
01036#2486413Aug 14, 1985$3,000--
01042#2389047Nov 10, 1985$1,250Feb 18, 1986-
01045#2389047Nov 10, 1985$3,500Feb 18, 1986-

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.

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.

Data Source and Methodology

Data synced daily

Data 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 grouping 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. Company pages group inspection records by normalized employer name, city, and state as reported in OSHA records. That grouping is deterministic and non-fuzzy, but it is not a universal legal-entity identifier. On inspection pages, the status display follows the DOL inspection record first. If the DOL inspection feed includes a close date, we show the inspection as closed. If the inspection feed has no close date but all citation records tied to that inspection show a final order date, we label the page "Final Order Recorded" and disclose the citation dates instead of inferring a close date. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. 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.