Establishment profile
K.T.G. (USA) INC.
400 MAHANNAH AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38107
Operated by Kruger Products
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
K.T.G. (USA) INC. has accumulated 51 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $26,218 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 24 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
K.T.G. (USA) INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 26 citations in this view · $25,653 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 3 | 3 | $2,050 | Mar 2007 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 2 | 2 | $2,100 | Sep 2011 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 2 | 2 | $400 | Mar 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | $325 | May 2005 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | — | May 2005 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 3000.327 B 1 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | May 2005 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 F04 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II | 1 | 1 | $263 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 1 | 1 | $200 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $190 | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 G05 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
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 3221 within TN. Peer group: 24 employers. This establishment has 51 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
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 470 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 K.T.G. (USA) INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Amputation,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Conveyor,Finger,Fingertip,Hand,Pulley,Severed | 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 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 K.T.G. (USA) INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for K.T.G. (USA) INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in TN — for Kruger Products, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Kruger Products locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 20 cases · 20 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-CA-357072 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2024 | — | Open | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 15-CA-336711 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2024 | Apr 2024 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 15-CA-316477 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2023 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 15-CA-211199 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 15-CA-133986 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2014 | Sep 2014 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 15-CA-119541 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2013 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-076014 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2012 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-073464 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2012 | Mar 2012 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-024046 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-024045 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-023990 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-023988 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-023916 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2010 | Feb 2011 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-023777 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2010 | Sep 2010 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-023598 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2009 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-023083 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-022820 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Apr 2008 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-022798 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-022669 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-022434 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2006 | Apr 2008 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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 · $2,500 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KTG USA 400 MAHANNAH AVE · MEMPHIS, TN, 38107 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 8 | 2 | $2,500 | May 2026 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for K.T.G. (USA) INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | |
| 2014-10-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-01-19 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | |
| 2011-05-25 | Referral | 7 | 5 | $4,313 | |
| 2011-03-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-03-29 | Unprogrammed Related | 11 | 4 | $8,850 | |
| 2007-11-30 | Follow-up | 4 | — | $800 | |
| 2007-08-27 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $2,800 | |
| 2007-01-23 | Planned | 20 | 15 | $2,930 | |
| 2005-04-21 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $1,625 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
K.T.G. (USA) INC. is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kruger Products.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kruger Products across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Related searches
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- Paper (except Newsprint) MillsAll employers in this industry
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on K.T.G. (USA) INC. 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 K.T.G. (USA) INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- K.T.G. (USA) INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 51 violations and $26,218 in total penalties.
- How does K.T.G. (USA) INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- K.T.G. (USA) INC. operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9. K.T.G. (USA) INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 1.65 compared to an industry average of 2.