Establishment profile
ROCK TENN
918 S. CEDAR AVE, DEMOPOLIS, AL, 36732
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
ROCK TENN has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $12,325 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 48 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 47th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ROCK TENN 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, 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3221 within AL. Peer group: 48 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 ROCK TENN. 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 ROCK TENN. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2006 | BURN,BOILER,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,STEAM,EXPLOSION,PAPER,PRESSURE RELEASE,WATERFatality | 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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 ROCK TENN. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ROCK TENN. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AL — for ROCK TENN, 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 ROCK TENN locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for ROCK TENN. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ROCK TENN. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ROCK TENN. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-04-12 | Accident | 6 | 6 | $12,325 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in paper (except newsprint) mills within AL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATIONMOBILE — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE, L.L.C.JACKSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY, PRATTVILLE MILLPRATTVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALABAMA PAPER PRODUCTS LLCTUSCALOOSA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GEORGIA PACIFICPERDUE HILL — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYPRATTVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYCOURTLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYSELMA — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYPINE HILL — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBERLY CLARK CORPMOBILE — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ROCK TENN 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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Frequently asked
- What is ROCK TENN's OSHA violation history?
- ROCK TENN has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $12,325 in total penalties.
- How does ROCK TENN's safety record compare to its industry?
- ROCK TENN operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
- Has ROCK TENN had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ROCK TENN.