Establishment profile
BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.
5300 CURETON FERRY RD., CATAWBA, SC, 29704
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 3 inspections over 30 years of recorded history, with $520 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 33rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 25 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 71st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV. 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, 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
33% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3221 within SC. Peer group: 25 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. 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 BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1996 | BURN,WORK RULES,LOCKOUT,ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE,HOT WATER | 4 | 2 | — |
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 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-16 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-01 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $520 | |
| 1996-05-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in paper (except newsprint) mills within SC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYGEORGETOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYEASTOVER — 2 federal enforcement records
- WESTROCK CONORTH CHARLESTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- RESOLUTE FP US INCCATAWBA — 1 federal enforcement record
- KAPSTONE CHARLESTON KRAFT LLCNORTH CHARLESTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- WESTROCK COMPANYCOWPENS — 1 federal enforcement record
- CASCADES TISSUE GROUPKLINE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BOWATER, INC., CAROLINA DIVISIONCATAWBA — 1 federal enforcement record
- RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTSCATAWBA — 1 federal enforcement record
- CASCADES HOLDING US INCKLINE — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV. 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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Frequently asked
- What is BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.'s OSHA violation history?
- BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $520 in total penalties.
- How does BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BOWATER, INC.-COATED PAPER & PULP DIV. operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.