Manufacturing · Prewitt, NM

McKinley Papers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McKinley Papers ranks #80,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,540
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

McKinley Papers in Prewitt, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,540. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McKinley Papers 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Thermo Fisher Scientific in Kalamazoo, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,540 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#80,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How McKinley Papers compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McKinley Papers runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,540 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 McKinley Papers.

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McKinley Papers has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

McKinley Papers in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: McKinley Papers is the #30,902 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,540).

How McKinley Papers Compares

McKinley Papers's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-21

Last Inspection

2026-04-27

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$770

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $770 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,540

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $660 from the initial assessment of $2,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How McKinley Papers compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McKinley Papers Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,540 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $770 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McKinley Papers, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,540 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 McKinley Papers safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, McKinley Papers's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McKinley Papers have?
McKinley Papers has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,540.
How many OSHA inspections has McKinley Papers had?
McKinley Papers has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-21 and the most recent on 2026-04-27. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McKinley Papers?
McKinley Papers has been assessed $1,540 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,200 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does McKinley Papers have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. McKinley Papers has 1 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 McKinley Papers operate in?
McKinley Papers operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322130). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McKinley Papers rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McKinley Papers ranks #80,710 (the lower half 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 McKinley Papers's safety record compare to industry average?
McKinley Papers's total OSHA penalty of $1,540 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thermo Fisher Scientific in Kalamazoo, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,540 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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