GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC. — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 5713 WARD AVENUE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,930.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-02-02.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $27,930.00 is more than 3.3× 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 VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 April 27, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 12, 2017. Of the 29 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $27,930.00 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 $963.10 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2017 enforcement action against Gordon Paper Company, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to maintain
This facility's $27,930 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322121 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,864.
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What OSHA violations was GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC. cited for?
GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC. received 29 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $27,930.00. The inspection opened on 2017-02-02.
How much was GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $27,930.00 against GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC. in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Average per citation: $963.10.
Is GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 29 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $27,930.00 is above the industry average.