Inspection 349257162 OPENED OCT 30, 2026Open
2430 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Since 2009, OSHA inspectors have visited Progressive Converting, Inc. in Wisconsin 19 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 30, 2026 after a complaint, in Appleton and is still open.
In all, OSHA issued 63 citation items: 42 serious, 3 repeat and 18 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $539,739; today they stand at $333,076, 38% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 12 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Progressive Converting, Inc. averages $39,935 across 8 cited inspections.
Progressive Converting, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Inspection 349257360 OPENED OCT 30, 2026Open
2430 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Inspection 348978206 OPENED JUN 4, 2026Open
230 Corporate Drive, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Inspection 348101684 OPENED MAR 12, 2025Open
2430 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $16,550 | $13,240 | Sep 5, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(11) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $16,550 | $13,240 | Sep 5, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 348019472 OPENED FEB 4, 2025Open
2430 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $14,188 | $5,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 348008483 OPENED JAN 29, 2025Open
2430 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $11,348 | $11,348 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,550 | $16,550 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $16,550 | $16,550 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $16,550 | $16,550 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $16,550 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $14,188 | $5,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $99,300 | $88,194 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $14,184 | $5,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 4, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $1,594 | $1,594 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 348004284 OPENED JAN 28, 2025Open
2430 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $42,558 | $16,284 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 347449035 OPENED MAY 1, 2024Closed
2430 E Glendale Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1) · Fall protection systems in general industry |
Serious | $10,140 | $5,070 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $12,676 | $6,338 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $12,676 | $6,338 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $7,604 | $3,802 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $12,676 | $6,338 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $12,676 | $6,338 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $88,721 | $44,360 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9) · Ladders in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii) · Electrical protective equipment |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Final |
11 older inspections
Inspection 347449423 OPENED MAY 1, 2024Closed
2430 E Glendale Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347457046 OPENED MAY 1, 2024Closed
2430 E Glendale Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347204513 OPENED JAN 10, 2024Closed
2430 E Glendale Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $9,218 | $5,531 | Mar 1, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $9,218 | $5,531 | Mar 1, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347205320 OPENED JAN 10, 2024Closed
2430 E Glendale Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6) · Noise |
Serious | $6,464 | $3,878 | Mar 1, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2) · Noise |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 346691629 OPENED MAY 10, 2023Closed
2430 E Glendale Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345848378 OPENED MAR 22, 2022Closed
2430 E Glendale Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $14,502 | $8,701 | Aug 12, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $14,502 | $8,701 | Aug 12, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $8,806 | $0 | Aug 12, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 334670593 OPENED JUN 13, 2012Closed
2430 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $3,400 | $1,700 | Oct 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.24(b) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $5,100 | $3,200 | Oct 18, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 331905265 OPENED FEB 1, 2012Closed
200 North First Avenue, Park Falls, WI 54552 · Stationery Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 330980020 OPENED AUG 24, 2011Closed
2430 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.26(c)(1) · Portable metal ladders |
Serious | $3,400 | $1,600 | Dec 19, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,900 | Dec 19, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 2011 | Final |
Inspection 312553530 OPENED SEP 29, 2009Closed
2430 E. Glendale Ave., Appleton, WI 54911 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ia) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,400 | $700 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,050 | $500 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,450 | $1,300 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,400 | $700 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 307046698 OPENED FEB 19, 2009Closed
200 North First Avenue, Park Falls, WI 54552 · Stationery Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iib) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $1,000 | Mar 25, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 2009 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Appleton site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 203 workers: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 1 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Converting Appleton Campus Appleton · 2025 | 203 | 8 | 1 | 4.1 | 2.1 |
| Progressive Converting Beaver Dam Beaver Dam · 2025 | 56 | 6 | 2 | 9.2 | 2.1 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Mar 11, 2022, Appleton: Hospitalization · internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk · abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
An employee was in a section of a machine, helping investigate a jam. The machine was activated and a part closed in on the employee, who was pinned between the forks of the machine. The employee suffered a pinched artery and a swollen stomach.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)
(2) Exposure determination. (i) Each employer who has an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall prepare an exposure determination. This exposure determination shall contain the following:
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i)
(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination. (i) Hepatitis B vaccination shall be made available after the employee has received the training required in paragraph (g)(2)(vii)(I) and within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employees who have occupational exposure unless the employee has previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune, or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i)
(2) Information and Training. (i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.137 · Electrical protective equipment
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
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 1910.23 · Ladders in general industry
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.26 · Portable metal ladders
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.29 · Fall protection systems in general industry
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
Other all other converted paper product manufacturing employers in Wisconsin
- Westrock CP, LLC Milwaukee · 1 citation · $9,822
- Loparex, LLC Hammond · 31 citations · $112,645
- Metallics, Inc. Onalaska · 54 citations · $7,030
- Keiding, Inc. Milwaukee · 18 citations · $9,930
- ND Packaging LLC Sturtevant · 1 citation · $0
- Graphic Packaging International, LLC Wausau · 16 citations · $38,720
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.