Establishment profile
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
1850 COMMERCE ROAD, RICHMOND, VA, 23224
Operated by SONOCO PRODUCTS CO · 1 of 117 establishments
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $25,546 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 47 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY 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 (historical), 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
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 16 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $25,546 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $23,390 | Apr 2020 | Mar 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 2 | 1 | $400 | Oct 1988 | Oct 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 2 | 1 | $400 | Oct 1988 | Oct 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $956 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 D03 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Oct 1988 | Oct 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 I A | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 N04 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 F02 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1988 | Oct 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B05 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1988 | Oct 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D03 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1988 | Oct 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1988 | Oct 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G08 IIC | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G08 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3221 within VA. Peer group: 47 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SONOCO PRODUCTS 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 SONOCO PRODUCTS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2020 | Amputated,Amputation,Avulsion,Caught Between,Caught In,Degloving,Finger,Glove,Hand,Machine Guarding,Nip Point,Paper Machine,Paper Roll,Roller--Mach/Part,Surgical Amputation | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in VA — for SONOCO PRODUCTS CO, 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 SONOCO PRODUCTS CO locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-RC-199215 | Representation election | May 2017 | May 2017 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-RC-136157 | Representation election | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY. 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.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO 1850 COMMERCE RD · RICHMOND, VA, 23224 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 6 | 4 | 0 | — | Apr 2026 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-21 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-01-11 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $12,300 | |
| 2020-03-09 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $11,090 | |
| 2017-07-11 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-10-05 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-07-16 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $956 | |
| 2011-03-18 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-03-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-09-15 | Referral | 9 | 3 | $1,200 | |
| 1988-08-11 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY is one of 117 establishments rolled up under the parent organization SONOCO PRODUCTS CO.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of SONOCO PRODUCTS CO across all 117 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in paper (except newsprint) mills within VA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- Mead WestvacoRichmond — 2 federal enforcement records
- MEAD WESTVACOCOVINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYFRANKLIN — 2 federal enforcement records
- TAK INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLCFRANKLIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC.VIRGINIA BEACH — 1 federal enforcement record
- ST TISSUE LLCFRANKLIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- MEADWESTVACO CORP. - COVINGTON PAPER MILLCOVINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- MUNDET-HERMETITE, INC.BUENA VISTA — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEST POINT CHIPS INCWEST POINT — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by SONOCO PRODUCTS CO, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANYNEWPORT, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANYCARROLLTON, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANYPITTSBURG, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANYMORGANFIELD, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMarietta, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANYFOREST PARK, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COLongview, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS, CO.BENICIA, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANYEXETER, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANYNORTH VERNON, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All SONOCO PRODUCTS CO locationsParent rollup
- Paper (except Newsprint) MillsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in VAState-wide enforcement data
- Paper (except Newsprint) in VAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SONOCO PRODUCTS 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup SONOCO PRODUCTS CO, which operates 117 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $25,545.5 in total penalties.
- How does SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.