PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
N9090 COUNTY RD. E, TOMAHAWK, WI 54487
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Oct 23, 2024#347836082Oct 23, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347836082$11,2921 viol.1 violation$11,292 in penalties
Inspection #347836082
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 2024
- Final Order
- Jan 17, 2025
- Closed
- Feb 14, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 405
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $11,292
- Site Address
- N9090 County Highway E, Tomahawk, WI 54487
- Industry
- 322122 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L03 II I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $11,292 | Jan 29, 2025 | - | Jan 17, 2025 |
May 1, 2013#339031098May 1, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#339031098$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339031098
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 440
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- N9090 Cty Rd E, Tomahawk, WI 54487
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
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.
Mar 6, 2013#338937790Mar 6, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#338937790$135,87036 viol.36 violations$135,870 in penalties
Inspection #338937790
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 5, 2013
- Final Order
- Sep 25, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 6, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 440
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 36
- Violation Types
- 20 serious, 9 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $185,560
- Penalties on Record
- $135,870
- Site Address
- N9090 Cty Rd E, Tomahawk, WI 54487
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
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 (8 of 36 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 3 | 12 | $4,400 | $0 | Oct 9, 2013 | - | Sep 25, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $5,500 | $4,125 | - | Sep 25, 2013 | |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 12 | 20 | $7,000 | $5,250 | Oct 9, 2013 | - | Sep 25, 2013 |
| 01004 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 B10 II | Serious | 1 | 12 | $4,400 | $3,300 | - | Sep 25, 2013 | |
| 01005 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 C07 II B | Serious | 2 | 12 | $5,500 | $4,125 | - | Sep 25, 2013 | |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,000 | $5,250 | - | Sep 25, 2013 | |
| 01007 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,000 | $5,250 | - | Sep 25, 2013 | |
| 01008 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,500 | $4,125 | - | Sep 25, 2013 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 36 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 17, 2007#309839140Jul 17, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#309839140$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #309839140
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 2007
- Closed
- May 13, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 420
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- N9090 County Rd. E, Tomahawk, WI 54487
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen Chloride | 2 | 0 - 0.807 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2007 | - | - |
May 4, 2006#309834505May 4, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309834505$8872 viol.2 violations$887 in penalties
Inspection #309834505
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 2006
- Closed
- Jul 7, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $887
- Site Address
- N9090 County Rd. E, Tomahawk, WI 54487
- 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 K13 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,125 | $787 | Jun 18, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 2 | 1 | $1,125 | $100 | Jun 18, 2006 | - | - |
Jun 21, 1995#114154222Jun 21, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#114154222$2,4006 viol.6 violations$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #114154222
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 30, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,525
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- N9090 County Rd. E, Tomahawk, WI 54487
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 8 | $975 | $500 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,300 | $700 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 IX | Serious | 2 | 8 | $1,300 | $700 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K02 III | Other | 1 | 20 | $975 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $975 | $500 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
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6 inspections, 1995 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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