Establishment profile
FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP.
50 E. SIXTH STREET, FRANKLIN, OH, 45005
322130 — Paperboard Mills
Summary
FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP. has accumulated 36 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 41 years of recorded history, with $66,065 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 63 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records 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, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
86% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 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 · 25 citations in this view · $63,880 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 II | 3 | 3 | $12,100 | Sep 1991 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 3 | 3 | $1,400 | Apr 1987 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $1,855 | Apr 1987 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 B01 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 L09 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H04 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 D02 II | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D03 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Apr 1996 | Apr 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 J05 II | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0135 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 J05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
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 36 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP.. 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 FRANKLIN BOXBOARD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2006 | FRACTURE,AMPUTATED,FINGER,FOREARM,MACHINE OPERATOR,PAPER ROLL,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,NIP POINT,PAPER MACHINE | 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 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FRANKLIN BOXBOARD 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 FRANKLIN BOXBOARD 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 FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FRANKLIN BOXBOARD 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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORPORATION 50 EAST SIXTH STREET · FRANKLIN, OH, 45005 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Nov 2008 | 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.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2015-05-07. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-19 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $1,750 | |
| 2007-01-09 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $22,500 | |
| 2001-07-25 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,375 | |
| 1998-07-27 | Complaint | 6 | 5 | $15,000 | |
| 1998-04-29 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1998-02-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-12-19 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $4,400 | |
| 1997-10-17 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $12,000 | |
| 1996-04-15 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 1991-07-17 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $3,500 | |
| 1990-09-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-04-02 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $1,440 | |
| 1984-12-27 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-11-06 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FRANKLIN BOXBOARD 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP. has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $66,065 in total penalties.
- How does FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FRANKLIN BOXBOARD CORP. operates in the paperboard mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.