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Manufacturing · Exeter, CA

International Paper Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), International Paper Company ranks #13,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$25,310
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

International Paper Company in Exeter, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,310. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected International Paper Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Southern Packaging INC. in Woodville, MS is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $25,303 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#13,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How International Paper Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows International Paper Company runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$25,310 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 International Paper Company.

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International Paper Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

International Paper Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, International Paper Company sits at penalty rank #6,450 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($25,310 assessed).

How International Paper Company Compares

International Paper Company's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-28

Last Inspection

2012-03-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,655

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $12,655 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$26,060

Current Penalty Amount

$25,310

Penalty Reduction

2.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $26,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How International Paper Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric International Paper Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $25,310 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,655 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for International Paper Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,310 here).

Enkei Florida, INC. $25,304 FL Southern Packaging INC. $25,303 MS Sika Corporation $25,318 MA Minth Tennessee International, LLC $25,300 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simtek INC. 2 insp. Amityville, NY Action Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Tucker, GA Ampac Mobile Holdings LLC 2 insp. Mobile, AL Galperti INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

MPG Transport
Clarksville, TN
0 inspections $0
Juju Fashion, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Enkei Florida, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
3 inspections $25,304
Southern Packaging INC.
Woodville, MS
4 inspections $25,303
Sika Corporation
Canton, MA
3 inspections $25,318

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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 International Paper Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, International Paper Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 International Paper Company have? ▼
International Paper Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,310.
How many OSHA inspections has International Paper Company had? ▼
International Paper Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-28 and the most recent on 2012-03-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for International Paper Company? ▼
International Paper Company has been assessed $25,310 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,060 (a 2.9% reduction).
Does International Paper Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. International 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 International Paper Company operate in? ▼
International Paper Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does International Paper Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, International Paper Company ranks #13,164 (the top quarter 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 International Paper Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
International Paper Company's total OSHA penalty of $25,310 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Packaging INC. in Woodville, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $25,303 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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