Establishment profile
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP
401 N LAKE ST, TOWN OF MENASHA, WI, 54956
Operated by Kimberly-Clark · 1 of 73 establishments
3222 — Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
EIN 390394230
Summary
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP has accumulated 42 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 46 years of recorded history, with $905 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35,314 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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 · 24 citations in this view · $905 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 IX | 3 | 1 | $50 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D04 I | 2 | 1 | $150 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 B06 | 2 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 L09 I | 1 | 1 | $120 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $120 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 X | 1 | 1 | $120 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $120 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C01 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 B17 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 D10 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 E07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0166 B01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 XVII | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
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 WI. Peer group: 35,314 employers. This establishment has 42 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
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 561 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 KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 1 violation · $0 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Apr 2011 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 1 violations · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 – Apr 2011 | Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | FMLA | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WI — for Kimberly-Clark, 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 Kimberly-Clark 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.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-339727 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-299793 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2022 | Sep 2022 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2025-08-28. Most recent: 2025-08-28. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · $40,400,000 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation Kimberly-Clark Corp. · KMB | Aug 2025 | DP 12-mo agreement | FDCA / Pharma | USDOJ - Civil Division - Consumer Protection Branch,USDOJ - Criminal Division - Fraud Section | $40,400,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2012-06-30$17,952,003
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2009-09-30$17,876,028
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2008-12-31$17,855,917
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2009-06-30$17,765,508
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2009-12-31$17,652,902
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-06-30$17,398,720
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2009-03-31$16,986,026
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2012-09-30$16,910,796
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2010-09-30$16,814,393
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2008-08-31$16,505,191
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2010-06-30$16,495,571
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-03-31$16,358,445
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2012-03-31$16,235,808
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2010-03-31$16,168,850
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2010-12-31$16,129,620
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-12-31$16,050,788
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-09-30$15,654,850
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2008-05-31$12,193,978
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2008-03-31$11,656,720
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2008-01-31$11,528,945
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2007-11-30$11,266,081
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2008-09-30$6,671,128
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF LUMBARCOOL STERILE PROBE KITcontract · Last action 2016-06-07$33,750
- Department of Health and Human ServicesMEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR DA RPB150803MScontract · Last action 2015-08-06$12,540
- Department of Health and Human ServicesMEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR DA RPB150616MScontract · Last action 2015-06-24$7,441
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL, DENTAL&VETERINARY EQIPcontract · Last action 2011-01-25$6,115
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQIPcontract · Last action 2011-03-07$6,058
- Department of Veterans AffairsEPT, SPLIT TORSO SMcontract · Last action 2010-03-03$5,841
- Department of Veterans AffairsSURGICL SUPPLIES.contract · Last action 2010-07-07$5,828
- Department of Veterans AffairsEPT, SPLIT TORSOcontract · Last action 2010-05-07$5,828
- Department of Veterans AffairsEPT, SPLIT TORSO SMcontract · Last action 2010-01-14$5,828
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0160::TAS MEDICAL, DENTAL&VETERINARY EQcontract · Last action 2010-12-21$5,769
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0160::TAS MEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQcontract · Last action 2010-11-04$5,769
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0160::TAS MEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQcontract · Last action 2010-10-20$5,769
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0160::TAS MEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQcontract · Last action 2010-09-30$5,769
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL, DENTAL&VETERINARY EQIPcontract · Last action 2011-04-19$5,099
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0160::TAS MEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQcontract · Last action 2010-08-27$4,919
- Department of Veterans AffairsEPT, SPLIT TORSO SMcontract · Last action 2010-03-02$4,856
- Department of Health and Human ServicesDA RPB160414MS MAINcontract · Last action 2016-04-20$3,750
- Department of Health and Human ServicesPAIN PUMPcontract · Last action 2013-06-20$3,247
- Department of Veterans AffairsPO:640-P02429contract · Last action 2010-01-05$3,013
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2009-09-30$2,119
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH&BEAUTY AIDEScontract · Last action 2010-12-31$1,927
- Department of Veterans AffairsMIC SAFETY PEG PULL KITcontract · Last action 2007-10-30$451
- Department of Veterans AffairsLAB COAT/KIMBERLY-CLARK UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS/LARcontract · Last action 2007-11-14$209
- Department of Veterans AffairsMIC PULL SAFETY PEGcontract · Last action 2007-11-01$89
- Department of Health and Human ServicesMED SURG ITEMScontract · Last action 2017-01-31$0
- Department of DefenseRESALE - HEALTH AND BEAUTY CARE PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2009-05-20$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 424210 - DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2017-01-31. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-04-23 | Planned | 42 | 14 | $905 | |
| 1980-02-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP is one of 73 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kimberly-Clark.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kimberly-Clark across all 73 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Kimberly-Clark, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATIONMARINETTE, WI — 3 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATIONSAINT JOSEPH, KY — 3 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPEVERETT, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATIONFULLERTON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPMount Shasta, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATIONNEENAH, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPEVERETT, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CO.FULLERTON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPNew Milford, CT — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY-CLARKKimberly, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Kimberly-Clark locationsParent rollup
- Converted Paper Product ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WIState-wide enforcement data
- Converted Paper Product in WIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Kimberly-Clark, which operates 73 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP's OSHA violation history?
- KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 42 violations and $905 in total penalties.
- How does KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP's safety record compare to its industry?
- KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP operates in the converted paper product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP's self-reported DART rate is 0.52 compared to an industry average of 1.6.