This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1987. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Mead Corp. Chillicothe Paper Safety Record

Chillicothe, OH

F

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

Last inspected 09/04/1987

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Mead Corp. Chillicothe Paper in Chillicothe, Ohio has 49 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $18,830 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 1987.

The Mead Corp. Chillicothe Paper, located in Chillicothe, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1987. 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 49 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $18,830.

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.

49 Violations
5 Inspections
26 Serious
$18,830 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($13,050)
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($1,180)
Repeat?
5 ($4,600)
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (26 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $29,250 in penalties for The Mead Corp. Chillicothe Paper, later reduced to $18,830 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
26 citations $13,260
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $400
1926.0405 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,200
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $1,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/04/1987 Complaint? Chillicothe, OH 1 $270
01/28/1987 Complaint? Chillicothe, OH 42 $17,530
12/17/1985 Complaint? Chillicothe, OH 4 $400
12/17/1985 Complaint? Chillicothe, OH 2 $630
02/19/1985 Complaint? Chillicothe, OH 0 $0

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