PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
6715 HIGHWAY 57, COUNCE, TN 38326
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Inspection records
Feb 17, 2023#346513963Feb 17, 2023Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#346513963$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346513963
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Closed
- Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6715 Hwy 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jul 30, 2021#345451520Jul 30, 2021FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#345451520$6,1002 viol.2 violations$6,100 in penalties
Inspection #345451520
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 2021
- Contested
- Oct 19, 2021
- Final Order
- Dec 28, 2022
- Closed
- Dec 6, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 640
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,100
- Penalties on Record
- $6,100
- Site Address
- 6715 Hwy 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed when crushed by forklift mast
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 8 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Oct 11, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| 02001 | TDLWD OSHA citation code: TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.04(3)(B)3 | Other | 2 | 10 | $700 | $700 | Oct 19, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | Dec 28, 2022 |
Dec 10, 2014#317833309Dec 10, 2014Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#317833309$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317833309
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 22, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jul 26, 2014#317819175Jul 26, 2014Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#317819175$10,8002 viol.2 violations$10,800 in penalties
Inspection #317819175
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 21, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,800
- Penalties on Record
- $10,800
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Oct 10, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N06 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Oct 10, 2014 | - | - |
Apr 16, 2013#317117125Apr 16, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#317117125$3503 viol.3 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #317117125
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 12, 2013
- Closed
- Aug 16, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 620
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- 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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K05 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J07 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2013 | - | - |
| 01003 | 90007 | Other | 1 | 4 | $350 | $350 | Aug 10, 2013 | - | - |
Mar 19, 2013#317074706Mar 19, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#317074706$6,47511 viol.11 violations$6,475 in penalties
Inspection #317074706
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2013
- Closed
- May 14, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 620
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,475
- Penalties on Record
- $6,475
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- 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 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,750 | $1,750 | May 15, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $2,800 | $2,800 | May 15, 2013 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 7 | $175 | $175 | May 15, 2013 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $175 | $175 | May 15, 2013 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $175 | $175 | May 15, 2013 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Sep 29, 2009#313924755Sep 29, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313924755$28,8756 viol.6 violations$28,875 in penalties
Inspection #313924755
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 29, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 2009
- Closed
- Jan 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $38,500
- Penalties on Record
- $28,875
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,500 | $2,625 | Dec 16, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Dec 16, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 C09 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,000 | $3,000 | Dec 16, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $25,000 | $18,750 | Dec 16, 2009 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 3 | 4 | $500 | $375 | Dec 6, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 14, 2007#311552038Sep 14, 2007Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#311552038$3501 viol.1 violation$350 in penalties
Inspection #311552038
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 23, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 550
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $350 | $350 | Jan 19, 2008 | - | - |
Nov 21, 2006#310313259Nov 21, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310313259$6,8003 viol.3 violations$6,800 in penalties
Inspection #310313259
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 21, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 29, 2006
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,800
- Penalties on Record
- $6,800
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- 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 | 503010501 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Apr 9, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 K02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Apr 19, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 2007 | - | - |
Dec 2, 2003#307202168Dec 2, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307202168$1,8002 viol.2 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #307202168
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 2, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 2003
- Closed
- Mar 15, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 522
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 6715 Highway 57, Counce, TN 38326
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Feb 4, 2004 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 2004 | - | - |
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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.
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