PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA is a newsprint mills employer in TOMAHAWK, WI. Federal records show 8 OSHA inspections with 45 violations and $169,662 in penalties. 3 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.

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA

N9090 COUNTY HIGHWAY E, TOMAHAWK, WI, 54487

Parent: Packaging Corporation of America (97 locations)

322122Newsprint Mills

EIN: 364277050

428 employees

Federal Enforcement
8
OSHA inspections
45 violations
$169,662 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
3 fatalities1 National Emphasis Program inspections3 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
3.1
Industry Avg DART
1.8
Self-Reported DART
0.9
Self-Reported TRIR
1.4
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
8
OSHA Violations
45
Total Penalties
$169,662
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
19 years
Last Activity
1yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.4/yr
Violation Rate
2.4/yr
Violation Severity Mix
58% serious$3,770 avg per violation$21,208 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$169,662 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
-1.7
Below industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
-0.9
Below industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
3
Accident
1
Referral
3
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 50% of inspections
Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 83 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
21
Unfair Labor Practice
21
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA's OSHA violation history?
PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 45 violations and $169,662 in total penalties.
How does PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA's safety record compare to its industry?
PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA operates in the newsprint mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.1. PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA's self-reported DART rate is 0.95 compared to an industry average of 1.8.
Has PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA.