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Wholesale Trade · Columbus, OH

Royal Paper Stock Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. ranks #33,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,415
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#33,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,415. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Ramos Oil CO., INC in West Sacramento, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,420 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#33,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$10,415 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Royal Paper Stock Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.16.011.015.920.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOODLAND FOODS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARGO STATE LINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MORE BAKERY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ZINUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OLYMPIC STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FARMERS SUPPLY COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FINER SCRAP PROCESSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DICKSON MARBLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SUPERIOR HARDWOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL CONTAINERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIPLE S METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR STEEL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DAURIO AUTO TRUCK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SHELTON'S PALLET COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LANDA NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LONGACRE RACING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL MACHINERY SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M & K CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Royal Paper Stock Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. ranks #1,623 at $10,415 current penalty.

How Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. Compares

Royal Paper Stock Company, INC.'s 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-15

Last Inspection

2019-10-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,208

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,208 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$44,795

Current Penalty Amount

$10,415

Penalty Reduction

76.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,380 from the initial assessment of $44,795. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $10,415 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,208 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Royal Paper Stock Company, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,415 here).

Midwest Hose and Specialty, INC. $10,411 PA Ramos Oil CO., INC $10,420 CA Ed Miniat INC. $10,430 IL Deloury Industries $10,400 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Woodland Foods, LTD. 2 insp. Waukegan, IL Margo State Line, INC. 2 insp. Folkston, GA More Bakery, INC 2 insp. Tampa, FL Zinus, INC. 2 insp. San Leandro, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midwest Hose and Specialty, INC.
Corry, PA
2 inspections $10,411
Ramos Oil CO., INC
West Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $10,420
Ed Miniat INC.
South Holland, IL
2 inspections $10,430
Deloury Industries
Dracut, MA
2 inspections $10,400
Berea Metals & Recycling
Brook Park, OH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Royal Paper Stock Company, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Royal Paper Stock Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. have? ▼
Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,415.
How many OSHA inspections has Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. had? ▼
Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-15 and the most recent on 2019-10-09. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Royal Paper Stock Company, INC.? ▼
Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. has been assessed $10,415 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,795 (a 76.7% reduction).
Does Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. has 8 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 Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. 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 Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Royal Paper Stock Company, INC. ranks #33,812 (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 Royal Paper Stock Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Royal Paper Stock Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,415 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ramos Oil CO., INC in West Sacramento, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,420 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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