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Wholesale Trade · Akron, OH

River Valley Paper Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), River Valley Paper Company, LLC ranks #19,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty57% serious
$17,994
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

River Valley Paper Company, LLC in Akron, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,994. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected River Valley Paper Company, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Copiton USA, LLC in Catasauqua, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#19,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows River Valley Paper Company, LLC runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$17,994 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is River Valley Paper Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIRDSONG PEANUTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46EMR USA HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHICAGO & ILLINOIS R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40MITCHELL GROCERY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERRIMACK VALLEY DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UFP SAGINAW, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NAPUCK SALVAGE OF WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRIGHTBILL BODY WORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PRINOVA USA LLC, DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ECULLET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ABS METAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ATOM BANANA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1J. TORRES WOODEN PAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELENBAAS HARDWOOD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRIARCO INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BFG SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WATERTOWN COOP ELEVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ERNEST MAIER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23COLINX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEMAHA COUNTY COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4River Valley Paper C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
River Valley Paper Company, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

River Valley Paper Company, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: River Valley Paper Company, LLC is the #925 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($17,994).

How River Valley Paper Company, LLC Compares

River Valley Paper Company, LLC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-11-02

Last Inspection

2021-11-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,997

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $8,997 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$29,834

Current Penalty Amount

$17,994

Penalty Reduction

39.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,840 from the initial assessment of $29,834. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How River Valley Paper Company, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric River Valley Paper Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $17,994 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,997 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for River Valley Paper Company, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,994 here).

Copiton USA, LLC $18,000 PA Cascades New York INC. $18,000 NY Eaton Steel Bar Corporation $18,000 MI Northern Ag Service, INC $18,000 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Birdsong Peanuts 2 insp. Suffolk, VA Emr USA Holdings INC. 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Mitchell Grocery CORP. 2 insp. Albertville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Copiton USA, LLC
Catasauqua, PA
2 inspections $18,000
Cascades New York INC.
Rochester, NY
3 inspections $18,000
Eaton Steel Bar Corporation
Oak Park, MI
2 inspections $18,000
Northern Ag Service, INC
Enid, OK
2 inspections $18,000
Medisca INC.
Plattsburgh, NY
2 inspections $18,000

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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 River Valley Paper Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, River Valley Paper Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does River Valley Paper Company, LLC have? ▼
River Valley Paper Company, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,994.
How many OSHA inspections has River Valley Paper Company, LLC had? ▼
River Valley Paper Company, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-11-02 and the most recent on 2021-11-02. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for River Valley Paper Company, LLC? ▼
River Valley Paper Company, LLC has been assessed $17,994 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,834 (a 39.7% reduction).
Does River Valley Paper Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. River Valley Paper Company, LLC 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 River Valley Paper Company, LLC operate in? ▼
River Valley Paper Company, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does River Valley Paper Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, River Valley Paper Company, LLC ranks #19,915 (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 River Valley Paper Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
River Valley Paper Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,994 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Copiton USA, LLC in Catasauqua, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $18,000 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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