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Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC ranks #629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 82 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty82% serious
$184,776
OSHA penalties
82
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC in Gorham, NH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 82 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $184,776. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 82 violations, averaging 27.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 67 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, Ole Mexican Foods, INC. in Norcross, GA is another manufacturing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $183,785 in current penalties.

27.3
violations per inspection
81.7%
of violations were serious
#629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 82 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (27.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC runs far above peers (11.7x 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

$184,776 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 ($184,776) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $184,776 $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 Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.121.643.064.585.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. BATTERY MFG. AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATALCO US, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TEKNIPLEX CONSUMER P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMARAL CUSTOM FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45AMERICAN HARDWOOD IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HOFFMAN CABINETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THE L.C. DOANE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14KICE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MATRIX WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEMKIN INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRI-MACK PLASTICS MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HARMSCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHRISTY CATALYTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BARTON MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TRION INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREEN BAY PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TITAN TIRE CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18METAL CULVERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19PRESQUE ISLE WINE CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26Gorham Paper and Tis…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 82
Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 82 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.

Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC sits at penalty rank #344 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($184,776 assessed).

How Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC Compares

Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC's 27.33 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 (11.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-10-24

Last Inspection

2019-11-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

27.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$61,592

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 27.3 violations per visit. That's $61,592 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

67

Serious

81.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

18.3% 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

$317,507

Current Penalty Amount

$184,776

Penalty Reduction

41.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $132,731 from the initial assessment of $317,507. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 82 8.0
Total Penalty $184,776 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $61,592 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($184,776 here).

Dudley Lumber Company, INC. $185,706 AL Ole Mexican Foods, INC. $183,785 GA Asarco LLC $185,932 AZ Simwon NA CORP. $183,575 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Battery MFG. Augusta, INC. 3 insp. Augusta, GA Matalco US, INC 3 insp. Canton, OH Tekniplex Consumer Products 3 insp. Dublin, VA Amaral Custom Fabrications INC. 3 insp. Rumford, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

A & K Quality Garment, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Air Products and Chemicals, INC.
Allentown, PA
1 inspections $0
Dudley Lumber Company, INC.
Salem, AL
5 inspections $185,706
Ole Mexican Foods, INC.
Norcross, GA
11 inspections $183,785
Asarco LLC
Hayden, AZ
5 inspections $185,932

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What to do with this record

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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 Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 82 violations across 3 inspections, including 67 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 Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC have? ▼
Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC has 82 OSHA violations on record, including 67 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $184,776.
How many OSHA inspections has Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC had? ▼
Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-24 and the most recent on 2019-11-21. This averages 27.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC? ▼
Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC has been assessed $184,776 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $317,507 (a 41.8% reduction).
Does Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC has 67 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 Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC operate in? ▼
Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC 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 Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC ranks #629 (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 Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $184,776 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ole Mexican Foods, INC. in Norcross, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $183,785 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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