GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 72 CASCADE FLATS, GORHAM, NH 03581 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 82 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $184,778.75. The inspection case was opened on 2019-11-21.
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.
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 $184,778.75 is more than 22.0× 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 82 citations spanning 6 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 17, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 4, 2020. Of the 82 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 $184,778.75 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 $2,253.40 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC, characterized by 82 citations and
This facility's $184,779 penalty is higher than 99% 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 GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC cited for?
GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC received 82 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $184,778.75. The inspection opened on 2019-11-21.
How much was GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $184,778.75 against GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC in GORHAM, NH. Average per citation: $2,253.40.
Is GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC has a risk score of 50 out of 100. 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.
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 $184,778.75 is above the industry average.