APC PAPER CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, APC PAPER CO., INC. — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 130 SULLIVAN STREET, CLAREMONT, NH 03473 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $162,875.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-26.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $162,875.00 is more than 19.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322121). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 24, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 9, 2011. Of the 11 total citations, 9 (82%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $162,875.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $14,806.82 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for APC Paper Co., Inc. reveals a facility operating with a profound disregard for specialized industry
This facility's $162,875 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322121 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $103,276.
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What OSHA violations was APC PAPER CO., INC. cited for?
APC PAPER CO., INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $162,875.00. The inspection opened on 2010-07-26.
How much was APC PAPER CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $162,875.00 against APC PAPER CO., INC. in CLAREMONT, NH. Average per citation: $14,806.82.
Is APC PAPER CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, APC PAPER CO., INC. has a risk score of 75 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $162,875.00 is above the industry average.