This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

International Paper Safety Record

Riegelwood, NC · Manufacturing

C

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

Last inspected 04/23/2015

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, International Paper in Riegelwood, North Carolina has 10 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $19,243 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1997 to 2015.

International Paper, located in Riegelwood, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. 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 10 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $19,243.

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.

10 Violations
12 Inspections
5 Serious
$19,243 Penalties
Serious?
5 ($19,243)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($0)
9501.2901 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $33,963 in penalties for International Paper, later reduced to $19,243 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
9501.2901 OSHA Standard
3 citations $9,380
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $413
1910.0335 OSHA Standard
1 citation $3,150
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/23/2015 Referral? Riegelwood, NC 0 $0
02/12/2013 Follow-Up? Riegelwood, NC 0 $0
05/14/2012 Unprogrammed Related? Riegelwood, NC 1 $3,150
02/17/2010 Accident? Riegelwood, NC 2 $6,300
02/26/2007 Accident? Riegelwood, NC 1 $0
07/06/2006 Complaint? Riegelwood, NC 0 $0
09/09/2003 Referral? Riegelwood, NC 0 $0
05/25/2001 Unprogrammed Related? Riegelwood, NC 4 $413
07/06/2000 Complaint? Riegelwood, NC 0 $0
08/05/1997 Complaint? Riegelwood, NC 1 $3,780
05/04/1997 Accident? Riegelwood, NC 1 $5,600
02/06/1997 Unprogrammed Related? Riegelwood, NC 0 $0

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