Establishment profile
AJM PACKAGING CORP
1160 VERNON WAY, EL CAJON, CA, 92020
Operated by AJM Packaging Corporation · 1 of 8 establishments
322220 — Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
EIN 381556263
Summary
AJM PACKAGING CORP has accumulated 21 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $124,960 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 307 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AJM PACKAGING CORP appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 17 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $124,960 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314(C) | 3 | 3 | $32,060 | Apr 2017 | Nov 2021 |
| 4184(B) | 2 | 2 | $27,000 | Apr 2017 | Sep 2021 |
| 3203(A)(6) | 2 | 2 | $5,780 | Nov 2021 | Jun 2025 |
| 4184(A) | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 3203(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $12,000 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 3314(A) | 1 | 1 | $11,250 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 3314 C01 | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 342(A) | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 3314(L) | 1 | 1 | $795 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 5162 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 5194 F04 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 5162 B | 1 | 1 | $300 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 6151 C04 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 3203 A07 F | 1 | 1 | $100 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 6151 C01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0016 C | 1 | 1 | $100 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3222 within CA. Peer group: 307 employers. This establishment has 21 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 343 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AJM PACKAGING CORP. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2021 | Amputated,Amputation,Blocks,Catch Point,Caught In,Cleaning,Die,Die Blades,Finger,Hand,Instantaneous amputation,Lack of Work Procedures,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine operator,Paper,Paper Cutter,Paper Machine,Paper Roll,Partial Amputation,Point Of Operation,Production Line,Reaching In,Removing,Struck By,Traumatic Amputation | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Aug 8, 2020 | Caught In,Crushed,Die,Finger,Gate,Manufacturing,Paper,Pinch Point,Stuck | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Amputation,Caught In,Lockout/Tagout,Paper Machine | 1 | — | — | |
| Jan 20, 2014 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,GUARD,MACHINE OPERATOR,LOCKOUT,NIP POINT | 1 | — | — | |
| Sep 2, 2008 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,JAMMED,LOCKOUT | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AJM PACKAGING CORP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AJM PACKAGING CORP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for AJM PACKAGING CORP. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AJM PACKAGING CORP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AJM PACKAGING CORP. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJM PACKAGING CORP 1160 VERNON WAY · EL CAJON, CA, 92020 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $34,750 | |
| 2022-04-08 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $15,500 | |
| 2021-05-19 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $28,075 | |
| 2021-02-08 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2017-07-21 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $9,560 | |
| 2016-11-08 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $9,000 | |
| 2014-02-25 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | |
| 2008-09-12 | Accident | 8 | 1 | $6,700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
AJM PACKAGING CORP is one of 8 establishments rolled up under the parent organization AJM Packaging Corporation.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of AJM Packaging Corporation across all 8 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WESTROCK SERVICES, LLCTULARE — 2 federal enforcement records
- AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONRANCHO CUCAMONGA — 2 federal enforcement records
- EVERGREEN PACKAGING, LLCTURLOCK — 1 federal enforcement record
- COLCRIS PRODUCTIONSSAN DIEGO — 1 federal enforcement record
- TRIBEX CORPORATIONROCKLIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICAMCCLELLAN — 1 federal enforcement record
- NOVOLEX HOLDINGS LLCCITY OF INDUSTRY — 1 federal enforcement record
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER-KRAFT BAG DIVISIONBUENA PARK — 1 federal enforcement record
- ORORA PACKAGING SOLUTIONSALHAMBRA — 1 federal enforcement record
- WESTROCK CALIFORNIA, LLCTULARE — 0 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by AJM Packaging Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AJM PACKAGING CORPORATIONSOUTHGATE, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- AJM PACKAGING CORPORATIONDETROIT, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- AJM PACKAGING CORPORATIONJOPLIN, MO — 2 federal enforcement records
- AJM PACKAGING CORPBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- AJM PACKAGING CORPORATIONTAYLOR, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- AJM PACKAGING CORPORATIONFOLKSTON, GA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All AJM Packaging Corporation locationsParent rollup
- Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Paper Bag and in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AJM PACKAGING CORP from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup AJM Packaging Corporation, which operates 8 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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- What is AJM PACKAGING CORP's OSHA violation history?
- AJM PACKAGING CORP has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 21 violations and $124,960 in total penalties.
- How does AJM PACKAGING CORP's safety record compare to its industry?
- AJM PACKAGING CORP operates in the paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2. AJM PACKAGING CORP's self-reported DART rate is 5.27 compared to an industry average of 1.6.