North Salt Lake, Utah · Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing · NAICS 322212
OSHA has inspected Wasatch Container 11 times in Utah since 1998.
The latest one began on Aug 10, 2026 after an accident, in North Salt Lake.
Those inspections ended with 34 citation items: 29 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $30,800 and now stand at $15,825, 49% lower after settlements or reviews.
Lockout/tagout comes up most often in these citations: 10 items under 1910.147.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Wasatch Container averages $2,412 (2 cited inspections).
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Watch this company645 North 400 West Attn: Kelli Dupaix, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,200 | $2,100 | Aug 24, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,200 | $2,100 | Aug 24, 2026 | Final |
645 North 400 West, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · Folding Paperboard 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 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Dec 9, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 2022 | Final |
645 N 400 W, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · 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 1 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Mar 14, 2014 | Closed |
350 N Redwood Rd, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
645 N 400 W, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · Folding Paperboard 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 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 18, 2013 | Closed |
350 N Redwood Rd, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · 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 1 29 CFR 10005 D03 |
Serious | $1,250 | $520 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,500 | $520 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,500 | $520 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,500 | $520 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $2,500 | $520 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2007 | Closed |
645 N. 400 W., North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
645 N. 400 W., North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 30, 2000: Employee's hand crushed when caught by spinning plate
On November 30, 2000, Employee #1, a trainee, was working his first day on this particular equipment. The regular trainer was on vacation. The supervisor stated that the normal procedure is to shut the equipment down during cleaning operati ons. However, an employee observed Employee #1 wiping the plate while the plate was operating or spinning. While wiping the plate, the plate caught the employee 's hand, crushing it. Employee #1 was not informed of the proper procedures.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | Jan 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2) · Methylene chloride |
Serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | Jan 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 2001 | Closed |
645 N. 400 W., North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1999 | Closed |
645 N. 400 W., North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 2, 1998: Employee suffers amputation of fingers
At 1:00 p.m. on April 2, 1998, the Flox-O-Folder machine at a container company became jammed with product (corrugated paper boxes). An operator shut down the e ntire machine and began to remove the jam. The main operator, Employee #1, moved the stack of folded and glued cardboard boxes down the conveyor belt. The boxes broke free and proceeded to move down the belt. Employee #1's left hand became caught between the stack of cardboard boxes and the pulley system causing partia l amputation of his left index and middle fingers. He was hospitalized for his i njuries.
No citations from this inspection.
645 N. 400 W., North Salt Lake, UT 84054 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,250 | $1,250 | Feb 26, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,250 | $1,250 | Feb 26, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(iv) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1998 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2)
(2) Initial determination. Each employer whose employees are exposed to MC shall perform initial exposure monitoring to determine each affected employee's exposure, except under the following conditions:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i)
(6) Sources of ignition—(i) General. Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
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