Establishment profile
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE
2001 E ORANGETHORPE AVE, FULLERTON, CA, 92631
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $1,825 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 72nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 65 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE appears in OSHA workplace safety and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
44% 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. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $1,825 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3210 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 461 C | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 5021 A02 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Jun 1995 | Jun 1995 |
| 5216 L01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Nov 1995 | Nov 1995 |
| 3999 F | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1993 | Mar 1993 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3221 within CA. Peer group: 65 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE. 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 KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2011 | AMPUTATED,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,TANK,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 26, 2003 | FRACTURE,HEAD,CAUGHT BY,LACERATION,HAND,CRANE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 2, 2002 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,PAPER ROLL,CAUGHT BETWEEN,SPINDLE,PAPER | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 4, 1992 | AMPUTATED,GUARD,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BY,JAMMED,LOCKOUT,CONVEYOR,TOE | 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 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE. 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 KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE. 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-03 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-02-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-10 | Accident | 3 | — | $1,500 | |
| 2002-10-18 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-03 | Complaint | 1 | — | $150 | |
| 1995-05-26 | Planned | 1 | — | $175 | |
| 1993-02-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-09-15 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1992-06-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- UNITED STATIONERS SUPPLY CO INCSACRAMENTO — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPERVERNON — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE 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 KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE's OSHA violation history?
- KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $1,825 in total penalties.
- How does KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE's safety record compare to its industry?
- KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.