Establishment profile
RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY
35 HARTFORD STREET, RUMFORD, ME, 04276
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $48,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 39 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY 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, 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
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3221 within ME. Peer group: 39 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. 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 RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2005 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,MAINTENANCE,PPE,HEART ATTACK,LADDER,FALL,TANK,WORK PLATFORMFatality | 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 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-26 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | |
| 2010-05-24 | Planned | 11 | 11 | $21,000 | |
| 2009-12-29 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-01-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-01-09 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-05-17 | Unprogrammed Related | 5 | 4 | $17,500 | |
| 2007-03-22 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $2,125 | |
| 2006-04-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-12-27 | Accident | 4 | 1 | $2,975 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- VERSO CORPORATION ANDROSCOGGIN MILLJAY — 1 federal enforcement record
- VERSO PAPER HOLDINGS, LLCJAY — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY 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 RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $48,600 in total penalties.
- How does RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
- Has RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY.