144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC is a paper (except newsprint) mills employer in CANTON, NC. Federal records show 16 OSHA inspections with 5 violations and $11,300 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC

175 MAIN STREET, CANTON, NC, 28716

322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

5 violations

$11,300 in penalties

Violations across 3 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

2 fatalities2 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

2.9

Industry Avg DART

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$11,300

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

26 years

Last Activity

6yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.6/yr

Violation Rate

0.2/yr

Violation Severity Mix

100% serious$2,260 avg per violation$706 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAEPANLRB$62,860 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Complaint

Accident

Referral

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 19% of inspections

Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

88%

Worse than most peers

vs 44 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

91%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

98%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases

Unfair Labor Practice

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Formal Actions

EPA Penalties

$51,560

Status: Violation Identified

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

836070

Operation Type

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC's OSHA violation history?: 144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $11,300 in total penalties.
How does 144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC's safety record compare to its industry?: 144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
Has 144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving 144709 - BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC.