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Interstate Paper LLC: OSHA inspections and violations

Riceboro, Georgia · Paperboard Mills · NAICS 322130

19inspections
69citation items
$39,331current penalties
Oct 27, 2021last inspection

OSHA has inspected Interstate Paper LLC 19 times in Georgia since 1972.

The latest one began on Oct 27, 2021 as a planned inspection, in Riceboro.

Those inspections ended with 69 citation items: 16 serious, 1 repeat and 52 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $165,451 and now stand at $39,331, 76% lower after settlements or reviews.

comes up most often in these citations: 13 items under 1910.309.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Interstate Paper LLC averages $13,467 (2 cited inspections).

It reported 4 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.

Interstate Paper LLC: OSHA citation items per year, 1972 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345609119 OPENED OCT 27, 2021Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 231 employees at the site · Closed May 10, 2022

2366 Interstate Paper Rd., Riceboro, GA 31323 · Paperboard Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i) · Process safety management
 Serious$10,360$8,288Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv) · Process safety management
 Serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management
 Serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.119(n) · Process safety management
 Serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$10,360$8,288Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final

Inspection 341923167 OPENED NOV 17, 2016Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 1,500 employees at the site · Closed Apr 25, 2017

2366 Interstate Paper Rd., Riceboro, GA 31323 · Paperboard Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$119,503$9,959Mar 27, 2017Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
 Repeat$398$398Mar 27, 2017Final
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 27, 2017Final

Inspection 339503591 OPENED NOV 29, 2013Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 235 employees at the site · Closed Dec 16, 2014

2366 Interstate Paper Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · Paperboard Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
 Serious$3,060$1,530May 9, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Serious$3,060$1,530May 9, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$2,295$1,148May 9, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(g) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$6,300$3,150May 9, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$6,300$3,150May 9, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 9, 2014Final

Inspection 307409292 OPENED AUG 17, 2005Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 227 employees at the site · Closed Mar 7, 2006

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · Paperboard Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$1,125$0Feb 8, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$675$500Feb 8, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$1,125$500Feb 8, 2006Closed

Inspection 300650652 OPENED JUN 18, 1999Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 291 employees at the site · Closed Aug 19, 1999

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 300645066 OPENED JUL 30, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 290 employees at the site · Closed Aug 1, 1997

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 300643863 OPENED NOV 15, 1996Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 298 employees at the site · Closed Jan 10, 1997

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 106447493 OPENED MAY 8, 1996Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Safety · 295 employees at the site · Closed May 9, 1996

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

11 older inspections

Inspection 106447477 OPENED MAR 22, 1996Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 295 employees at the site · Closed Mar 22, 1996

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 106450117 OPENED MAR 22, 1996Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 295 employees at the site · Closed Mar 22, 1996

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 106446586 OPENED JUN 12, 1991Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 300 employees at the site · Closed Aug 27, 1991

2366 Interstate Rd, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 13084835 OPENED OCT 26, 1983Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 310 employees at the site · Closed Oct 31, 1983

Us Hwy 17 South, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 14269740 OPENED SEP 24, 1980Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 354 employees at the site · Closed Oct 10, 1980

Us Highway 17 South Of Ricebor, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 14271977 OPENED JUL 22, 1980Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 354 employees at the site · Closed Sep 15, 1981

Us Highway 17 South Of Ricebor, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 12, 1980Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 12, 1980Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 12, 1980Closed

Inspection 14261507 OPENED MAR 19, 1980Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 334 employees at the site · Closed May 6, 1980

Us Highway 17 South, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(10) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.261(b)(7) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.261(c)(8)(i) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.261(c)(8)(ii) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.261(e)(19) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 10 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 11 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 12 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 13 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1980Closed

Inspection 14258768 OPENED NOV 17, 1976Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 334 employees at the site · Closed Dec 21, 1976

Us Hwy 17, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x) · Portable wood ladders
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.176(g) · Material storage and aisles
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(vi) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(x) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$40$40Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(xvii) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.261(m)(2) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 10 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 11 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 12 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 13 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 14 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 15 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 16 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 17 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1976Closed

Inspection 14295042 OPENED JUL 21, 1975Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Private Road, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 14294839 OPENED JUN 9, 1975Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Jul 25, 1975

Private Road, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
 Serious$700$700Jun 16, 1975Closed

Inspection 14253561 OPENED DEC 6, 1972Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 328 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Riceboro Ga, Riceboro, GA 31323 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(iii) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 3 Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(3)(iv) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.25(d) · Portable wood ladders
 Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.23(c) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.213(c) · Woodworking machinery
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.219(e) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3) · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.28(a) · Safety requirements for scaffolding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1972Closed

Severe injury reports

Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 4 reports on file.

Aug 20, 2023, Riceboro: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)

An employee was working on a chip conveyor and was reinstalling a chain to the sprocket when his left little fingertip was pinched and amputated.

Sep 21, 2021, Riceboro: Hospitalization · fractures · neck and back

An employee was opening a railcar door when the door fell from its hinges and struck him. The employee sustained fractures to the T5 and C5 vertebrae, and a laceration to the face.

Jan 4, 2021, Riceboro: Hospitalization · second degree heat (thermal) burns · multiple body parts, n.e.c.

An employee was rodding out scale and lime material from a chute that led into a screw. A chemical reaction took place between the lime scale and the materials used in the process, and the employee suffered first- and second-degree burns to the face and arms from hot vapor.

Nov 7, 2016, Riceboro: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)

An employee was preparing to re-thread ropes on a sheave pulley when his right middle fingertip was amputated.

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10)

(10) Damage from vehicles. When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions against such damage shall be taken.

29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)

(i) Steps for each operating phase:

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv)

(iv) Safety systems and their functions.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.261 · Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills

29 CFR 1910.28 · Safety requirements for scaffolding

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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