Tier 4 Systematic

HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION

📍 100 SOUTH KIMBALL STREET, HAVERHILL, MA 01835🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-03-12
$18,850.00
Total Penalties
21
Citations
23/100
Risk Score
336
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 100 SOUTH KIMBALL STREET, HAVERHILL, MA 01835 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-03-12.

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.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 21 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 April 8, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 27, 2005. Of the 21 total citations, 13 (62%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $18,850.00 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 $897.62 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Haverhill Paperboard Corporation reveals a facility operating with systemic deficiencies in high-hazard

Citation Matrix — 21 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,625.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 8, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 8, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,375.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 7, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 7, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $650.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 14, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.242(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,625.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 24, 2005Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,700.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $2,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(06)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $2,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(07)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(08)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(09)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 21, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
More MA Enforcement Records
ATLANTIC COAST UTILITIES, LLC, ADVANCED UTILITIES, INCORPORATED
BOSTON, MA
$1.4M
32 cit.
TEWKSBURY INDUSTRIES, INC.
TEWKSBURY, MA
$768.6K
61 cit.
WYMAN-GORDON CO. EASTERN DIVISION
NO. GRAFTON, MA
$624.0K
203 cit.
BOSTIK, INC.
MIDDLETON, MA
$614.8K
56 cit.
TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED
TAUNTON, MA
$540.0K
18 cit.
Other Inspected Facilities in HAVERHILL, MA
CEDAR'S MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INC.
$110.1K
13 cit.
BARRY BILLCLIFF DBA MERR. VALLEY R & G
$58.1K
7 cit.
CVS PHARMACY
$51.3K
21 cit.
JOSEPH'S GOURMET PASTA COMPANY
$50.0K
12 cit.
THE ROOF KINGS LLC
$44.4K
18 cit.
Related Guides & Tools
OSHA Fines & Penalties Guide →
How OSHA calculates penalties and maximum fine amounts.
After an OSHA Inspection →
Citations, appeals, and penalty negotiation steps.
Top 10 OSHA Violations →
The most frequently cited standards nationwide.
Penalty Calculator →
Estimate fines by violation type, industry, and size.

Explore more: OSHA enforcement in HAVERHILL · Massachusetts data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION cited for?

HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION received 21 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,850.00. The inspection opened on 1991-03-12.

How much was HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $18,850.00 against HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION in HAVERHILL, MA. Average per citation: $897.62.

Is HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HAVERHILL PAPERBOARD CORPORATION has a risk score of 23 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $18,850.00 is above the industry average.