Summary
PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO. has accumulated 36 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $25,938 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 177 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 24 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 25 citations in this view · $24,113 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,150 | Jun 1991 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 2 | 2 | $1,550 | Aug 1997 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $1,463 | Jun 1991 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | Jun 1991 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 2 | 2 | $350 | Jun 1991 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q02 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 F02 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jan 2002 | Jan 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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3222 within TX. Peer group: 177 employers. This establishment has 36 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. 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 PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1997 | UNSECURED,WORK RULES,PAPER ROLL,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,PALLET,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECT,OVERTURNFatality | 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 24+ years. Most recent activity: 24 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 PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. 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 PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-25 | Planned | 21 | 18 | $15,550 | |
| 1998-12-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-26 | Accident | 8 | 5 | $9,250 | |
| 1991-05-07 | Planned | 7 | 5 | $1,138 |
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 PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO. 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 PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $25,937.5 in total penalties.
- Has PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving PAPER TUBES AND SALES CO..