This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Paper Recycling Safety Record

Saint Paul, MN · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/26/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Paper Recycling in Saint Paul, Minnesota has 15 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $6,060 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2001 to 2006.

American Paper Recycling, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 15 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,060.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

15 Violations
3 Inspections
11 Serious
$6,060 Penalties
Serious?
11 ($4,880)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($1,180)
5205.0116 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2001
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2001
OSHA initially proposed $10,000 in penalties for American Paper Recycling, later reduced to $6,060 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,160
5205.0116 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,280
5205.0675 OSHA Standard
1 citation $100
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $480
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
1 citation $300
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/26/2006 Planned? Saint Paul, MN 13 $4,460
05/24/2002 Planned? Saint Paul, MN 0 $0
01/23/2001 Referral? Saint Paul, MN 2 $1,600

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