PALLET DISTRIBUTORS INC.
10143 COPPERHEAD ROAD NW, SUGARCREEK, OH 44681 · NAICS 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Feb 7, 2025#348029877Feb 7, 2025Final Order RecordedComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyFinal Order Recorded#348029877$40,9685 viol.5 violations$40,968 in penalties
Inspection #348029877
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Final Order
- May 30, 2025
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $114,703
- Penalties on Record
- $40,968
- Site Address
- 10143 Copperhead Rd Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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 5 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 II | Serious | 2 | 6 | $11,705 | $5,853 | Jun 2, 2025 | - | May 30, 2025 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $11,705 | $5,853 | Jun 2, 2025 | - | May 30, 2025 |
| 02001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 2 | 6 | $58,524 | $29,262 | Jun 2, 2025 | - | May 30, 2025 |
| 02001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Repeat | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2025 | - | May 30, 2025 |
| 02001C | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Repeat | 2 | 3 | $32,769 | $0 | Jun 2, 2025 | - | May 30, 2025 |
Dec 12, 2023#347166779Dec 12, 2023Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#347166779$13,6911 viol.1 violation$13,691 in penalties
Inspection #347166779
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 12, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 2023
- Final Order
- Apr 29, 2024
- Closed
- Jun 6, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $22,818
- Penalties on Record
- $13,691
- Site Address
- 10143 Copperhead Road Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $22,818 | $13,691 | - | Apr 29, 2024 |
Apr 12, 2022#345892657Apr 12, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345892657$21,5364 viol.4 violations$21,536 in penalties
Inspection #345892657
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 2022
- Final Order
- Sep 14, 2022
- Closed
- Oct 4, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 66
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $55,833
- Penalties on Record
- $21,536
- Site Address
- 10143 Copperhead Road Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B11 II | Serious | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 2022 | - | Sep 14, 2022 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Serious | 1 | 18 | $11,167 | $5,584 | Sep 19, 2022 | - | Sep 14, 2022 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 18 | $22,333 | $7,976 | Sep 9, 2022 | - | Sep 14, 2022 |
| 02002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 2 | 18 | $22,333 | $7,976 | Sep 9, 2022 | - | Sep 14, 2022 |
Feb 9, 2022#345771521Feb 9, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345771521$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345771521
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 9, 2022
- Closed
- Apr 4, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 56
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10143 Copperhead Road Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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.
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 operating saw suffers partial amputation of finger
Oct 26, 2021#345614853Oct 26, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#345614853$17,5555 viol.5 violations$17,555 in penalties
Inspection #345614853
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 2021
- Final Order
- Jan 12, 2022
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 104
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $43,890
- Penalties on Record
- $17,555
- Site Address
- 10143 Copperhead Road Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 5 | 25 | $8,778 | $3,511 | Feb 18, 2022 | - | Jan 12, 2022 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 7 | 25 | $8,778 | $3,511 | Feb 18, 2022 | - | Jan 12, 2022 |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 7 | 25 | $8,778 | $3,511 | Feb 18, 2022 | - | Jan 12, 2022 |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 | Serious | 5 | 25 | $8,778 | $3,511 | Feb 18, 2022 | - | Jan 12, 2022 |
| 01005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 7 | 25 | $8,778 | $3,511 | Feb 18, 2022 | - | Jan 12, 2022 |
Oct 18, 2021#345585186Oct 18, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345585186$43,99711 viol.11 violations$43,997 in penalties
Inspection #345585186
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 2021
- Final Order
- Feb 7, 2022
- Closed
- Nov 8, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $108,840
- Penalties on Record
- $43,997
- Site Address
- 10143 Copperhead Road Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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.
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 amputates thumb and finger in upcut saw
Violations
Violation list (7 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,266 | $2,523 | Dec 27, 2021 | - | Feb 7, 2022 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $8,778 | $6,035 | Dec 27, 2021 | - | Feb 7, 2022 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,288 | $0 | Dec 27, 2021 | - | Feb 7, 2022 |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 6 | 17 | $12,288 | $9,545 | Dec 27, 2021 | - | Feb 7, 2022 |
| 01005A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 A12 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $12,288 | $9,545 | Dec 27, 2021 | - | Feb 7, 2022 |
| 01005B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B06 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $12,288 | $0 | - | Feb 7, 2022 | |
| 01005C | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 R04 | Serious | 2 | 7 | $12,288 | $0 | Apr 1, 2022 | - | Feb 7, 2022 |
Showing the 7 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 22, 2015#340936756Sep 22, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340936756$6,3003 viol.3 violations$6,300 in penalties
Inspection #340936756
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 2015
- Final Order
- Feb 5, 2016
- Closed
- Mar 8, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $6,300
- Site Address
- 10143 Copperhead Road Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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 (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 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Feb 29, 2016 | - | Feb 5, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 R04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Feb 29, 2016 | - | Feb 5, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 1 | 70 | $700 | $420 | Jan 28, 2016 | - | Feb 5, 2016 |
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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.
7 inspections, 2015 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,897 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: wood container and pallet manufacturing reported 3.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.4%; NAICS 32192 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source