WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY — a all other converted paper product manufacturing facility located at 22 MILLBURY ST, AUBURN, MA 01501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $104,271.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-05-29.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $104,271.00 is more than 12.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322299). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 November 13, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 2, 2026. Of the 6 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 per-citation average of $17,378.50 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 enforcement action at Worcester Envelope Company reveals a profound, systemic breakdown in the facility’s control
This facility's $104,271 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322299 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,019.
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What OSHA violations was WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY cited for?
WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $104,271.00. The inspection opened on 2025-05-29.
How much was WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $104,271.00 against WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY in AUBURN, MA. Average per citation: $17,378.50.
Is WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WORCESTER ENVELOPE COMPANY has a risk score of 23 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 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $104,271.00 is above the industry average.