Establishment profile
BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION
700 COLUMBIA AVE., MIDDLETOWN, OH, 45042
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION has accumulated 34 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $40,450 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 63 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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
89% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $36,715 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $8,000 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 D | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0156 B01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B05 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 M02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,760 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 K21 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0156 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,240 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,040 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 1 | 1 | $1,040 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | $1,040 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q03 VI | 1 | 1 | $1,025 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q03 I | 1 | 1 | $1,025 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q06 | 1 | 1 | $1,025 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 | 1 | 1 | $1,025 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D04 IIA | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 C01 VI | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 K01 | 1 | 1 | $745 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3221 within OH. Peer group: 63 employers. This establishment has 34 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2004 | HEAD,GUARD,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,POINT OF OPERATION,NIP POINTFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. 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 BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-01-20 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $9,500 | |
| 1999-11-10 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $6,500 | |
| 1995-12-06 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 1994-08-02 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $6,500 | |
| 1992-05-06 | Referral | 8 | 6 | $5,500 | |
| 1991-08-27 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $2,250 | |
| 1991-03-21 | Complaint | 10 | 10 | $6,400 | |
| 1990-09-04 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- THE MAGIC SEAL PAPER PRODUCTS COMPANYCOLUMBUS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 34 violations and $40,450 in total penalties.
- How does BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
- Has BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BAY WEST PAPER CORPORATION.