This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Papercon Safety Record

Atlanta, GA

F

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

Last inspected 07/24/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Papercon in Atlanta, Georgia has 72 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $7,985 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1997.

Papercon, located in Atlanta, Georgia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 72 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,985.

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.

72 Violations
8 Inspections
21 Serious
$7,985 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
51 ($340)
Serious?
21 ($7,645)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (18 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1974
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $13,150 in penalties for Papercon, later reduced to $7,985 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
18 citations $1,690
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
11 citations $560
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/24/1997 Complaint? Atlanta, GA 9 $6,000
11/19/1985 Planned? Atlanta, GA 2 $0
07/21/1982 Planned? Atlanta, GA 10 $665
07/15/1980 Follow-Up? Atlanta, GA 0 $0
04/25/1980 Planned? Atlanta, GA 14 $980
04/12/1977 Follow-Up? Atlanta, GA 0 $0
12/14/1976 Planned? Atlanta, GA 24 $340
09/18/1974 Planned? Atlanta, GA 13 $0

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