This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Sappi Fine Paper Safety Record

Muskegon, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/29/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sappi Fine Paper in Muskegon, Michigan has 172 workplace safety violations across 29 inspections, with 80 classified as serious and $61,580 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2009.

Sappi Fine Paper, located in Muskegon, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 172 violations on file, 80 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $61,580.

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.

172 Violations
29 Inspections
80 Serious
$61,580 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
90 ($800)
Serious?
80 ($60,420)
Repeat?
2 ($360)
4081.6374 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1991
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1995
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1995
4081.0213 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1995
4081.0215 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $120,010 in penalties for Sappi Fine Paper, later reduced to $61,580 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
10 citations $2,100
4081.6374 OSHA Standard
6 citations $5,090
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $1,750
4081.0213 OSHA Standard
5 citations $4,190
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
5 citations $3,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/29/2009 Planned? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
07/16/2009 Planned? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
07/16/2009 Planned? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
12/05/2007 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
10/16/2006 Programmed Related? Muskegon, MI 1 $4,000
10/09/2006 Planned? Muskegon, MI 4 $0
08/15/2006 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 2 $2,100
04/11/2005 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 1 $0
07/30/2004 Referral? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
07/23/2003 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 2 $0
07/23/2003 Planned? Muskegon, MI 75 $21,150
06/03/2002 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
08/27/2001 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 1 $0
11/27/2000 Follow-Up? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
11/27/2000 Planned? Muskegon, MI 2 $2,200
08/25/2000 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
07/10/2000 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 16 $5,670
09/03/1999 Monitoring? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
05/20/1999 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 3 $2,250
09/16/1998 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
06/24/1998 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 10 $5,250
10/16/1997 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 1 $700
08/25/1997 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 1 $1,400
03/28/1996 Follow-Up? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
12/18/1995 Monitoring? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
08/29/1995 Planned? Muskegon, MI 42 $13,800
12/12/1994 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
07/21/1992 Accident? Muskegon, MI 1 $0
08/26/1991 Planned? Muskegon, MI 10 $3,060

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