INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 175 ALLIED ROAD, AUBURN, ME 04210 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $76,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-05.
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 $76,500.00 is more than 9.1× 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 ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 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 October 15, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 7, 2011. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $19,125.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The 2010 enforcement action against International Paper Company’s Auburn facility reveals a high-risk profile characterized by recidivism and systemic neglect of fundamental machine guarding and fall protection protocols. The citation of "Repeat" violations for both 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) and 1910.219(f)(3) signifies a critical failure in the facility’s safety management system; specifically, the employer had been previously notified of these exact hazards but failed to implement sustainable
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What OSHA violations was INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY cited for?
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $76,500.00. The inspection opened on 2010-10-05.
How much was INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $76,500.00 against INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY in AUBURN, ME. Average per citation: $19,125.00.
Is INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY has a risk score of 32 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 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $76,500.00 is above the industry average.