GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GORHAM PAPER AND TISSUE, LLC — a manufacturing 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.

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