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Wholesale Trade · North Salt Lake, UT

Carpenter Paper Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carpenter Paper Company has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$375
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,824
of 100,495 penalized employers

Carpenter Paper Company in North Salt Lake, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carpenter Paper Company 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Siskin Steel & Supply Company, INC. in Chattanooga, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $375 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
5%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Carpenter Paper Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carpenter Paper Company runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$375 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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

What the Data Says About Carpenter Paper Company

The federal enforcement record for Carpenter Paper Company in North Salt Lake, UT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $375 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $188. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-02-12 to 2021-10-18, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-12

Last Inspection

2021-10-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $188 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$375

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $375 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Carpenter Paper Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carpenter Paper Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 5.4
Total Penalty $375 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $188 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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3 inspections $375
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carpenter Paper Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carpenter Paper Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carpenter Paper Company have? ▼
Carpenter Paper Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $375.
How many OSHA inspections has Carpenter Paper Company had? ▼
Carpenter Paper Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-12 and the most recent on 2021-10-18. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carpenter Paper Company? ▼
Carpenter Paper Company has been assessed $375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Carpenter Paper Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carpenter Paper Company has 2 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 Carpenter Paper Company operate in? ▼
Carpenter Paper Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424130). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Carpenter Paper Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carpenter Paper Company's total OSHA penalty of $375 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Siskin Steel & Supply Company, INC. in Chattanooga, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $375 in current penalties.

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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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