Establishment profile
NEWPAGE CORP
7100 COUNTY RD 426, ESCANABA, MI, 49829
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
NEWPAGE CORP has accumulated 62 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $19,750 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 66 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 85th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NEWPAGE CORP appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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 · 23 citations in this view · $16,450 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4080.1011 A | 3 | 1 | $1,950 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 2 | 2 | $3,100 | May 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.633206 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.637101 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.1441 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.145003 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.272202 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.035102 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001501 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003402 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003405 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003408 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.074101 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0711 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.632301 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.637402 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
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 MI. Peer group: 66 employers. This establishment has 62 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NEWPAGE 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 NEWPAGE 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)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NEWPAGE CORP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NEWPAGE CORP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for NEWPAGE CORP, 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 NEWPAGE CORP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-CA-092171 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2012 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 30-CA-078576 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2012 | Jun 2012 | 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 NEWPAGE CORP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NEWPAGE CORP. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NEWPAGE CORP. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-03-08 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,200 | |
| 2009-05-11 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-09-10 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-07-10 | Programmed Related | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2007-11-01 | Planned | 58 | 34 | $16,050 | |
| 2005-08-23 | 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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- INTERNATIONAL PAPERTHREE RIVERS — 2 federal enforcement records
- NEENAH PAPER INCMUNISING — 2 federal enforcement records
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- BILLERUD QUINNESEC LLCQUINNESEC — 2 federal enforcement records
- SAPPI FINE PAPERMUSKEGON — 2 federal enforcement records
- PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICAGRANDVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- GREAT LAKES TISSUE COMPANYCHEBOYGAN — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NEWPAGE 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NEWPAGE CORP's OSHA violation history?
- NEWPAGE CORP has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 62 violations and $19,750 in total penalties.
- How does NEWPAGE CORP's safety record compare to its industry?
- NEWPAGE CORP operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.