This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1995. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Ponderosa Pulp Products Safety Record

Oshkosh, WI

F

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

Last inspected 01/24/1995

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ponderosa Pulp Products in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has 130 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 40 classified as serious and $12,865 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1995.

Ponderosa Pulp Products, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1995. 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 130 violations on file, 40 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,865.

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.

130 Violations
20 Inspections
40 Serious
$12,865 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
85 ($1,150)
Serious?
40 ($10,520)
Repeat?
5 ($1,195)
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
Cited in 9 inspections (38 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 9 inspections (13 total) since 1976
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $14,255 in penalties for Ponderosa Pulp Products, later reduced to $12,865 — a 10% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
38 citations $4,138
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
13 citations $540
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
9 citations $1,240
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $25
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $855
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/24/1995 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 12 $2,375
08/14/1991 Planned? Oshkosh, WI 9 $4,000
04/19/1991 Planned? Oshkosh, WI 0 $0
01/11/1991 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 12 $2,040
06/22/1988 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 1 $360
04/11/1985 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 0 $0
01/05/1984 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 2 $0
11/18/1982 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 0 $0
11/18/1982 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 8 $250
06/11/1981 Follow-Up? Oshkosh, WI 1 $160
09/03/1980 Planned? Oshkosh, WI 0 $0
07/31/1980 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 18 $800
10/31/1979 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 3 $160
08/11/1978 Follow-Up? Oshkosh, WI 0 $0
04/25/1978 Follow-Up? Oshkosh, WI 7 $650
03/07/1978 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 12 $1,080
03/07/1978 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 0 $0
05/04/1977 Follow-Up? Oshkosh, WI 1 $100
03/16/1977 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 10 $540
02/20/1976 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 34 $350

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