Manufacturing · Sparks, NV

Paterson Pacific Parchment Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paterson Pacific Parchment Company ranks #25,764 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty36% serious
$14,002
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,764
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paterson Pacific Parchment Company in Sparks, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,002. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paterson Pacific Parchment Company 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,764 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Kentucky Electric Steel in Ashland, KY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#25,764
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Paterson Pacific Parchment Company sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,002 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Paterson Pacific Parchment Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.514.027.541.054.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLABORATORY TOPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 52OILFIELD SOLUTIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 50LINCOLN BRASS WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51CLEAR LAM PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MINEBEA ACCESSSOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLORADO ROOFING PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DEEREBUILT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AXLE OF DEARBORN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40ACCUTECH FILMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WALKER FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FUTURAMIK INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LAKE COUNTRY FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MEDINA BLANKING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SYNTHETEX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FIRST SOLAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CDI CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PENNSYLVANIA INSULAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SCALED COMPOSITES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IMPORT EXPORT TIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18DIVERSIFIED MACHINE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Paterson Pacific Par…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Paterson Pacific Parchment Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Paterson Pacific Parchment Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Paterson Pacific Parchment Company sits at penalty rank #12,095 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,002 assessed).

How Paterson Pacific Parchment Company Compares

Paterson Pacific Parchment Company's 3.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-07-15

Last Inspection

2022-08-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,667 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$20,002

Current Penalty Amount

$14,002

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $20,002. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Paterson Pacific Parchment Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paterson Pacific Parchment Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $14,002 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,667 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paterson Pacific Parchment Company, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Paterson Pacific Parchment Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Paterson Pacific Parchment Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Paterson Pacific Parchment Company have?
Paterson Pacific Parchment Company has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,002.
How many OSHA inspections has Paterson Pacific Parchment Company had?
Paterson Pacific Parchment Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-15 and the most recent on 2022-08-02. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paterson Pacific Parchment Company?
Paterson Pacific Parchment Company has been assessed $14,002 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,002 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Paterson Pacific Parchment Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Paterson Pacific Parchment Company has 4 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 Paterson Pacific Parchment Company operate in?
Paterson Pacific Parchment Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Paterson Pacific Parchment Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paterson Pacific Parchment Company ranks #25,764 (the upper 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 Paterson Pacific Parchment Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Paterson Pacific Parchment Company's total OSHA penalty of $14,002 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kentucky Electric Steel in Ashland, KY is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,000 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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