FRASER PAPER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FRASER PAPER, INC. — a manufacturing facility located at 82 BRIDGE AVENUE, MADAWASKA, ME 04756 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $107,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-05-18.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $107,000.00 is more than 12.7× 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 ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 14, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 20, 2005. Of the 6 total citations, 4 (67%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $17,833.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Fraser Paper, Inc. reveals a systemic and intentional breakdown in regulatory transparency