PlainWorker
Employers › NY

Manufacturing · Carthage, NY

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. ranks #688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 104 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty98% serious
$175,000
OSHA penalties
104
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. in Carthage, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 104 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $175,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 104 violations, averaging 52.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 102 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping in Holland, MI is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $174,950 in current penalties.

52.0
violations per inspection
98.1%
of violations were serious
#688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 104 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (52.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. runs far above peers (11.1x 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

$175,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($175,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $175,000 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.354.581.8109.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAYLOR FARMS NEW JER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21UGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PINNACLE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HIXSON LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8E.J. BROOKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CROWN POLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SAGER CREEK VEGETABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24PRESTIGE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30SANTOS BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GWS TOOL GROUP DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21L A. PILLOW & FIBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST BAKING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN PLASTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOTTLING GROUP, LLC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUDZAR INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BWAY CORPORATION DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS STEEL CONVERSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIGNETICS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15QUIKRETE CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Carthage Specialty P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104
Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 104 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.

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. sits at penalty rank #372 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($175,000 assessed).

How Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. Compares

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.'s 52.00 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 (11.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-27

Last Inspection

2017-01-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

52.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$87,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 52.0 violations per visit. That's $87,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

102

Serious

98.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

1.9% 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

$363,783

Current Penalty Amount

$175,000

Penalty Reduction

51.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $188,783 from the initial assessment of $363,783. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 104 8.0
Total Penalty $175,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $87,500 $6,093
View all 44,645 employers in Manufacturing →

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($175,000 here).

Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC $175,000 IL Dakota Bodies, LLC $174,959 SD Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping $174,950 MI Ohio Gratings, INC. $174,701 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC. 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ Ugn, INC. 2 insp. Monroe, OH Pinnacle Marble & Granite, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX Hixson Lumber Company, LLC 2 insp. Rison, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC
Romeoville, IL
3 inspections $175,000
Dakota Bodies, LLC
Watertown, SD
3 inspections $174,959
Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping
Holland, MI
9 inspections $174,950
Ohio Gratings, INC.
Canton, OH
17 inspections $174,701
Rex Lumber, Troy, LLC
Troy, AL
5 inspections $174,604

Compare Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. vs Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. against Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 104 violations across 2 inspections, including 102 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 Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. have? ▼
Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. has 104 OSHA violations on record, including 102 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $175,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. had? ▼
Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-27 and the most recent on 2017-01-27. This averages 52.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.? ▼
Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. has been assessed $175,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $363,783 (a 51.9% reduction).
Does Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. has 102 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 Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. operate in? ▼
Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322121). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. ranks #688 (the top 1% 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 Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $175,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping in Holland, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $174,950 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.