JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 650 MAIN ST. - WOODYARD, BERLIN, NH 03570 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 174 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $167,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-07-11.
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.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 174 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 12, 1986 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 27, 1994. Of the 174 total citations, 14 (8%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $167,100.00 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 $960.34 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for James River Paper Co., Inc. following the 1994 inspection reveals a
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What OSHA violations was JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC. cited for?
JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC. received 174 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $167,100.00. The inspection opened on 1994-07-11.
How much was JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $167,100.00 against JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC. in BERLIN, NH. Average per citation: $960.34.
Is JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JAMES RIVER PAPER CO., INC. has a risk score of 65 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $167,100.00 is above the industry average.