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 71st 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 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 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 (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, 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.
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 · 21 citations in this view · $48,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | Aug 2007 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B06 II | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A01 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 VI | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $2,975 | Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 V | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 I02 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | Apr 2007 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B04 | 1 | 1 | $1,062 | Apr 2007 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
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
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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) 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 →
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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Other employers in paper (except newsprint) mills within ME, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- VERSO PAPER CORPORATIONBUCKSPORT — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO.JAY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SAPPI FINE PAPERSKOWHEGAN — 2 federal enforcement records
- GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATIONOLD TOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANYMADAWASKA — 2 federal enforcement records
- VERSO PAPERJAY — 1 federal enforcement record
- S.D. WARREN COMPANYSKOWHEGAN — 1 federal enforcement record
- SAPPI NORTH AMERICASKOWHEGAN — 1 federal enforcement record
- MEAD WESTVACORUMFORD — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 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.