American Paper Converters Safety Record

Neenah, WI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 12/14/2021

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Paper Converters in Neenah, Wisconsin has 44 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $25,965 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2021.

American Paper Converters in Neenah, Wisconsin has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places American Paper Converters among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

29 of the 44 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Wisconsin workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

8.8 American Paper Converters violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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5 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$8,260 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 44 violations, $25,965 in penalties across 5 inspections
44 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
29 Total Serious
$25,965 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($8,260)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1995
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1995
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 2004
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1995
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2004
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 44 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $55,751 in penalties for American Paper Converters, later reduced to $25,965 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $7,490
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
8 citations $6,677
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $7,332
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $490

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Paper Converters in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/14/2021 Complaint? Neenah, WI 5 $8,260
03/22/2011 Complaint? Neenah, WI 20 $15,000
01/07/2004 Planned? Neenah, WI 13 $2,205
11/01/1996 Complaint? Neenah, WI 1 $275
09/26/1995 Complaint? Neenah, WI 5 $225

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