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Manufacturing · Sugar Notch, PA

American Paper Bag, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Paper Bag, LLC ranks #2,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty92% serious
$82,875
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Paper Bag, LLC in Sugar Notch, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $82,875. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Paper Bag, LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southern Parallel Forest Products CORP. in Albertville, AL is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $82,843 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#2,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Paper Bag, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Paper Bag, LLC runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$82,875 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($82,875) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $82,875 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Paper Bag, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLM WIND POWER BLADES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MATERIALS TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NAN YA PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AUSTIN FOAM PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21B & B AIRPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYSON MEXICAN ORIGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36ALTAIR PARAMOUNT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22FLORIDA BEEF INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2R & S MACHINING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ILLINOIS MACHINE & T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PLATECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6G & J PEPSI-COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WAYNE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BAILSCO BLADES & CAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE CROSBY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KRAFT HEINZ FOOD COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THREE S ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9American Paper Bag, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
American Paper Bag, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

American Paper Bag, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: American Paper Bag, LLC is the #1,245 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($82,875).

How American Paper Bag, LLC Compares

American Paper Bag, LLC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-07-19

Last Inspection

2026-06-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $27,625 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$126,410

Current Penalty Amount

$82,875

Penalty Reduction

34.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $43,535 from the initial assessment of $126,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Paper Bag, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Paper Bag, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $82,875 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,625 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Paper Bag, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($82,875 here).

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America INC. $82,875 OH Southern Parallel Forest Products CORP. $82,843 AL Bizon Group INC. $82,920 CA Dominion Industries $82,800 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

LM Wind Power Blades 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND Materials Transportation Company 3 insp. Temple, TX Nan Ya Plastics Corporation USA 3 insp. Wharton, TX Austin Foam Plastics, INC. 3 insp. Pflugerville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America INC.
Mason, OH
4 inspections $82,875
Southern Parallel Forest Products CORP.
Albertville, AL
9 inspections $82,843
Bizon Group INC.
Oakland, CA
3 inspections $82,920
Msi
Morrisville, VT
0 inspections $0
Dominion Industries
LA Grange, GA
2 inspections $82,800

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What to do with this record

Use American Paper Bag, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Paper Bag, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Paper Bag, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Paper Bag, LLC have? ▼
American Paper Bag, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $82,875.
How many OSHA inspections has American Paper Bag, LLC had? ▼
American Paper Bag, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-19 and the most recent on 2026-06-11. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Paper Bag, LLC? ▼
American Paper Bag, LLC has been assessed $82,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $126,410 (a 34.4% reduction).
Does American Paper Bag, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Paper Bag, LLC has 11 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does American Paper Bag, LLC operate in? ▼
American Paper Bag, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322220). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Paper Bag, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Paper Bag, LLC ranks #2,384 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does American Paper Bag, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Paper Bag, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $82,875 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Parallel Forest Products CORP. in Albertville, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $82,843 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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