THE MEAD CORP. CHILLICOTHE PAPER CO.
S. PAINT STREET, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601 · NAICS 322130 Paperboard Mills
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Inspection records
Sep 4, 1987#101642031Sep 4, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#101642031$2701 viol.1 violation$270 in penalties
Inspection #101642031
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 4, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 16, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $270
- Penalties on Record
- $270
- Site Address
- S. Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Industry
- 322130 Paperboard 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A07 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $270 | $270 | Sep 17, 1987 | - | - |
Jan 28, 1987#2381234Jan 28, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2381234$17,53042 viol.42 violations$17,530 in penalties
Inspection #2381234
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1987
- Contested
- Jun 22, 1987
- Final Order
- Jul 3, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 19, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 42
- Violation Types
- 21 serious, 5 repeat, 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,010
- Penalties on Record
- $17,530
- Site Address
- S. Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Industry
- 322130 Paperboard 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 42 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 | 89 | 192 | $810 | $720 | Jun 29, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 2 | 9 | $720 | $500 | Jan 6, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01004 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 15 | $630 | $330 | Jan 6, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01005 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II | Serious | 3 | 17 | $720 | $600 | Jan 29, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01006 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX | Serious | 2 | 11 | $720 | $500 | Jan 29, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01007 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX | Serious | 1 | 10 | $720 | $400 | Jan 29, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01008 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI | Serious | 1 | 7 | $540 | $300 | Jan 6, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01009 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI | Other | 6 | 3 | $540 | $200 | Jan 6, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01010 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XI | Serious | 5 | 14 | $720 | $720 | Jan 6, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
| 01011 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XV | Serious | 1 | 3 | $630 | $630 | Jan 1, 1989 | Jun 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1988 |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 42 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 17, 1985#2388916Dec 17, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2388916$6302 viol.2 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #2388916
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 31, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,725
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,260
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- S. Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Industry
- 322130 Paperboard 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 (2 of 2 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 | 1 | 4 | $450 | $225 | Jan 9, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B04 | Serious | 3 | 26 | $810 | $405 | Jan 23, 1986 | - | - |
Dec 17, 1985#2385367Dec 17, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2385367$4004 viol.4 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #2385367
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 1985
- Closed
- Mar 24, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,725
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,710
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- S. Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Industry
- 322130 Paperboard 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 4 | 0 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 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 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $630 | $200 | Jan 16, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $540 | $100 | Feb 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $540 | $100 | Jan 16, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1986 | - | - |
Feb 19, 1985#2485167Feb 19, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2485167$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2485167
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1985
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,725
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- S Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Industry
- 322130 Paperboard 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.
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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, 1985 to 1987. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Paper Manufacturing, 6,398 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.