Establishment profile
SAPPI CLOQUET LLC
2201 AVENUE B, CLOQUET, MN, 55720
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
SAPPI CLOQUET LLC has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $59,650 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 23 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SAPPI CLOQUET LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
54% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3221 within MN. Peer group: 23 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SAPPI CLOQUET LLC. 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 SAPPI CLOQUET LLC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | —Fatality | 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 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 SAPPI CLOQUET LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SAPPI CLOQUET LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for SAPPI CLOQUET LLC, 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 SAPPI CLOQUET LLC locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for SAPPI CLOQUET LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SAPPI CLOQUET LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-19 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-05-16 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-09-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-09-13 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-02-26 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2014-07-14 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,730 | |
| 2012-02-16 | Complaint | 7 | 6 | $21,560 | |
| 2011-09-06 | Planned | 12 | 10 | $18,600 | |
| 2009-09-17 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-07-26 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2006-08-28 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | |
| 2006-01-10 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $1,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SAPPI CLOQUET LLC 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 SAPPI CLOQUET LLC's OSHA violation history?
- SAPPI CLOQUET LLC has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $59,650 in total penalties.
- How does SAPPI CLOQUET LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- SAPPI CLOQUET LLC operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
- Has SAPPI CLOQUET LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SAPPI CLOQUET LLC.