INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 4278 MIKE PADGETT HIGHWAY, AUGUSTA, GA 30906 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 54 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $137,125.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-01-18.
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 $137,125.00 is more than 16.3× 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 GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 54 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 12 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 28, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 14, 2009. Of the 54 total citations, 6 (11%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $137,125.00 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 $2,539.35 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2017 enforcement action against this International Paper facility, resulting in 54
This facility's $137,125 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322121 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,146.
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What OSHA violations was INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY cited for?
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY received 54 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $137,125.00. The inspection opened on 2017-01-18.
How much was INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $137,125.00 against INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY in AUGUSTA, GA. Average per citation: $2,539.35.
Is INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY has a risk score of 50 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 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $137,125.00 is above the industry average.