TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 82 BRIDGE AVENUE, MADAWASKA, ME 04756 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 63 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $216,489.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-01-14.
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 $216,489.00 is more than 25.7× 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 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 63 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 8, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 19, 2015. Of the 63 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $216,489.00 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 $3,436.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2019 enforcement action against Twin Rivers Paper Company, resulting in 6
This facility's $216,489 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322121 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $45,018.
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What OSHA violations was TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY cited for?
TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY received 63 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $216,489.00. The inspection opened on 2019-01-14.
How much was TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $216,489.00 against TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY in MADAWASKA, ME. Average per citation: $3,436.33.
Is TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TWIN RIVERS 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 $216,489.00 is above the industry average.