Paper Manufacturing

Industry Summary

The Paper Manufacturing industry has shown some reduction in numbers lately, with employment losses of -0.15% between 2014 and 2015 (the last reported data). There are currently 5,491 firms engaged in business within this industry and on average, each establishment employs 68 workers. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (0% more) the average for the Industry.

The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, April 4th 2019 by OSHA representitives in Bonners Ferry, ID which had occured previously at Fodge Pulp, Inc.. A 42 year old man working as a was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID115089.015
Accident Date2019-04-04
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 6:00 a.m. on April 4, 2019, an employee died from abdominal injuries. The employee initially sustained his injuries on March 21, 2019, when he stepped on a drag chain conveyor pan to dislodge a stick and became caught. The employee was pulled into the equipment's tall spool by his leg. His leg was amputated and he also sustained abdominal injuries.
OSHA investigators arrived in Manteca, CA on Monday, January 28th 2019 and began an accident investigation at Eco.Logic Brands Inc.. A 20 year old man working as a Supervisor was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID113013.015
Accident Date2019-01-27
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 10:15 p.m. on January 27, 2019, an employee was cleaning molds with a hand drill and a wire brush while inside a TPM Line 1 Machine. The employee was caught in the machine when it activated and the molds closed around him, crushing the employee and fractured his skull and face. The employee was transported to the San Joaquin General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, January 4th 2018 by OSHA representitives in Stone Mountain, GA at New Wincup Holdings, Inc.. A 62 year old man working as a Machine operator was injured on the job when the
OSHA ID102006.015
Accident Date2017-12-29
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 11:00 a.m. on December 29, 2017, an employee was observing five baggers when the film for bagging broke. The employee reached into the machine while troubleshooting and one of his fingers contacted the machine's hot knives. His fingertip was amputated as a result.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
13.48
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 4401
159.7%
Inspection Rate: 6.84
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 406