Establishment profile
OFFICEMAX INC
3285 N PACIFIC HWY, MEDFORD, OR, 97501
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
OFFICEMAX INC has accumulated 32 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $4,585 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 82nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 34 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 85th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
OFFICEMAX INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
82% 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 · 22 citations in this view · $4,585 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 2 | 2 | $225 | Feb 1992 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $200 | Feb 1992 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 I | 1 | 1 | $750 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0265 C24 IVA | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 7020.31302 | 1 | 1 | $525 | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 I01 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D05 I | 1 | 1 | $325 | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $225 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0265 C04 IV | 1 | 1 | $150 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7790.09001 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 I02 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C03 | 1 | 1 | $105 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 7020.22334 | 1 | 1 | $105 | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 7010.05201 | 1 | 1 | $100 | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $75 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 7790.02004 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2002 | May 2002 |
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 OR. Peer group: 34 employers. This establishment has 32 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for OFFICEMAX INC. 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 OFFICEMAX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2004 | BURN,FOREARM,GAS,EXPLOSION,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,HIGH PRESSURE,LP GAS,PROPANE,FACE,PRESSURE RELEASE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 16, 1990 | INHALATION,STEAM,SMOKE INHALATION | 6 | — | — |
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 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 OFFICEMAX INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for OFFICEMAX INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for OFFICEMAX INC. 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 OFFICEMAX INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for OFFICEMAX INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for OFFICEMAX INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-03-31 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $500 | |
| 2002-04-24 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $105 | |
| 2000-06-14 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-05-05 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-28 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $1,230 | |
| 1994-08-16 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $1,050 | |
| 1994-08-16 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1993-06-07 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $700 | |
| 1992-01-22 | Planned | 9 | 6 | $750 | |
| 1990-04-18 | Accident | 4 | — | $100 |
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 OFFICEMAX 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 OFFICEMAX INC's OSHA violation history?
- OFFICEMAX INC has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 32 violations and $4,585 in total penalties.
- How does OFFICEMAX INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- OFFICEMAX INC operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.