Tier 5 Standard

INTERNATIONAL PAPER

📍 920 SHAVER ROAD N.E., CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402🏭 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (NAICS 322211)📅 2014-01-23
$1,625.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
391
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL PAPER — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 920 SHAVER ROAD N.E., CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,625.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-01-23.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,625.00 is 81% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322211). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 73th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 February 20, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 25, 2014. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,625.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (IA)

This facility's $1,625 penalty is higher than 24% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322211 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,120.

$7,120
State Avg
$1,625
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,625.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 20, 2014Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was INTERNATIONAL PAPER cited for?

INTERNATIONAL PAPER received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,625.00. The inspection opened on 2014-01-23.

How much was INTERNATIONAL PAPER fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,625.00 against INTERNATIONAL PAPER in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. Average per citation: $1,625.00.

Is INTERNATIONAL PAPER a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL PAPER has a risk score of 0 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 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $1,625.00 is below the industry average.