Summary
THE MEAD CORP has accumulated 32 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 41 years of recorded history, with $15,075 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 84,972 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 34 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE MEAD CORP 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
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 23 citations in this view · $14,975 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $1,700 | Jul 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IVD | 2 | 2 | $1,300 | Jan 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $600 | Jul 1988 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 III | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 B05 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 XV | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jan 1988 | Jan 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F04 I | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 B03 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Dec 1984 | Dec 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B06 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 II | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IIB | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 M05 III | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 H | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 1988 | Jul 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 nearly every other employer. Peer group: 84,972 employers. This establishment has 32 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THE MEAD CORP. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 THE MEAD CORP. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1988 | BEAM,COLLAPSE,INADEQUATE MAINT,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,CORROSION,DROWNFatality | 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 34+ years. Most recent activity: 34 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 THE MEAD CORP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for THE MEAD CORP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE MEAD CORP. 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 THE MEAD CORP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE MEAD CORP. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-05-27 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $6,375 | |
| 1991-01-31 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $500 | |
| 1989-01-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-11 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1988-05-20 | Complaint | 23 | 12 | $5,900 | |
| 1987-12-16 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | |
| 1985-02-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-12-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $400 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THE MEAD CORP 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 THE MEAD CORP's OSHA violation history?
- THE MEAD CORP has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 32 violations and $15,075 in total penalties.
- Has THE MEAD CORP had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving THE MEAD CORP.