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ND Paper INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), ND Paper INC. ranks #3,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty60% serious
$60,804
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#3,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

ND Paper INC. in Wisconsin Rapids, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $60,804. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected ND Paper INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Solo Cup Operating Corporation in Dallas, TX is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $60,769 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#3,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How ND Paper INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows ND Paper INC. runs well above peers (3.9x 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

$60,804 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($60,804) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $60,804 $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 ND Paper INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARDELL CABINETRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GASBARRE PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRIDON-BEKAERT THE R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CORBIN RUSSWIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PCC STRUCTURALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARTISAN INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30BECTON, DICKINSON AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SPARTAN TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PARALLEL33 LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ORCO BLOCK & HARDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HENKE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PIONEER FORGE, DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED FILTRATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITGO REFINING & CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HARDWOODS, MATS, & B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ND Paper INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
ND Paper INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

ND Paper INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, ND Paper INC. sits at penalty rank #1,974 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($60,804 assessed).

How ND Paper INC. Compares

ND Paper INC.'s 1.67 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 above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-08-05

Last Inspection

2026-05-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,268

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $20,268 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$81,074

Current Penalty Amount

$60,804

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,270 from the initial assessment of $81,074. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric ND Paper INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $60,804 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,268 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for ND Paper INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($60,804 here).

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC $60,783 CT Abrasive Technology, INC. $60,829 OH Industrial Plating & Machine INC. $60,831 WV Solo Cup Operating Corporation $60,769 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cardell Cabinetry, LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Kraft Heinz Company 3 insp. Dover, DE Gasbarre Products, INC. 3 insp. Saint Marys, PA Bway Corporation 3 insp. Bryan, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC
Bristol, CT
6 inspections $60,783
Abrasive Technology, INC.
Lewis Center, OH
2 inspections $60,829
Industrial Plating & Machine INC.
Princeton, WV
4 inspections $60,831
Solo Cup Operating Corporation
Dallas, TX
5 inspections $60,769
Raw Seafoods, Inc.
Fall River, MA
0 inspections $0

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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 ND Paper INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, ND Paper INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 ND Paper INC. have? ▼
ND Paper INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $60,804.
How many OSHA inspections has ND Paper INC. had? ▼
ND Paper INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-08-05 and the most recent on 2026-05-05. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for ND Paper INC.? ▼
ND Paper INC. has been assessed $60,804 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,074 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does ND Paper INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. ND Paper INC. has 3 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 ND Paper INC. operate in? ▼
ND Paper 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 ND Paper INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, ND Paper INC. ranks #3,843 (the top 5% 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 ND Paper INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
ND Paper INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $60,804 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Solo Cup Operating Corporation in Dallas, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $60,769 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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