This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1992. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Sorg Paper Safety Record

Middletown, OH

F

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

Last inspected 02/11/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Sorg Paper in Middletown, Ohio has 127 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 73 classified as serious and $30,355 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1992.

The Sorg Paper, located in Middletown, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. 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 127 violations on file, 73 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $30,355.

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.

127 Violations
13 Inspections
73 Serious
$30,355 Penalties
Serious?
73 ($19,755)
Other-than-Serious?
33 ($0)
Repeat?
21 ($10,600)
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (73 total) since 1982
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1982
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $59,495 in penalties for The Sorg Paper, later reduced to $30,355 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
73 citations $17,560
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $200
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $1,920
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
5 citations $60
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $2,760
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/11/1992 Complaint? Middletown, OH 8 $7,000
08/27/1991 Unprogrammed Related? Middletown, OH 2 $2,500
03/21/1991 Unprogrammed Related? Middletown, OH 3 $1,375
07/26/1988 Unprogrammed Related? Middletown, OH 3 $880
08/04/1987 Referral? Middletown, OH 4 $320
10/30/1986 Complaint? Middletown, OH 0 $0
11/13/1985 Complaint? Middletown, OH 1 $100
11/13/1985 Complaint? Middletown, OH 2 $1,400
10/29/1985 Follow-Up? Middletown, OH 17 $7,900
02/19/1985 Complaint? Middletown, OH 2 $1,500
10/12/1982 Planned? Middletown, OH 82 $5,380
07/08/1982 Accident? Middletown, OH 1 $200
07/07/1982 Accident? Middletown, OH 2 $1,800

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