Tier 4 Systematic

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA

📍 10750 BAUR BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63132🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-03-14
$5,665.00
Total Penalties
20
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
317
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA — a industry sector 00 facility located at 10750 BAUR BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63132 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,665.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-03-14.

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 MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 6, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 16, 1994. Of the 20 total citations, 15 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,665.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 20 Citations
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 7, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 20, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 20, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 20, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(l)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 20, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $975.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: November 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 02Issued: November 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $320.00Gravity: 04Issued: April 6, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 6, 1990Abated: ✓ 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA cited for?

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA received 20 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,665.00. The inspection opened on 1991-03-14.

How much was PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,665.00 against PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA in ST LOUIS, MO. Average per citation: $283.25.

Is PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA has a risk score of 21 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 $5,665.00 is above the industry average.