GREIF, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GREIF, INC. — a converted paper product manufacturing facility located at 4031 SPARTAN DRIVE, OREGON, OH 43516 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,961.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-09-17.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $27,961.00 is more than 3.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322222). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 17, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 23, 2020. Of the 5 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 $27,961.00 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 $5,592.20 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2019 enforcement action against Greif, Inc.’s Oregon
This facility's $27,961 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322222 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,208.
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What OSHA violations was GREIF, INC. cited for?
GREIF, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $27,961.00. The inspection opened on 2019-09-17.
How much was GREIF, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $27,961.00 against GREIF, INC. in OREGON, OH. Average per citation: $5,592.20.
Is GREIF, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GREIF, INC. has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Converted Paper Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $27,961.00 is above the industry average.