This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

West Point Pepperell, Inc., Opelika Mill Safety Record

Opelika, AL

F

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

Last inspected 12/12/1989

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, West Point Pepperell, Inc., Opelika Mill in Opelika, Alabama has 40 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $208,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 1989.

West Point Pepperell, Inc., Opelika Mill, located in Opelika, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. 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 40 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $208,000.

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.

40 Violations
3 Inspections
1 Serious
$208,000 Penalties
Willful?
38 ($207,000)
Serious?
1 ($1,000)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.1043 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (27 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $301,000 in penalties for West Point Pepperell, Inc., Opelika Mill, later reduced to $208,000 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1043 OSHA Standard
27 citations $155,000
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
6 citations $42,000
1904.0005 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation $4,000
1904.0007 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/12/1989 Monitoring? Opelika, AL 0 $0
05/09/1989 Follow-Up? Opelika, AL 2 $1,000
07/15/1988 Planned? Opelika, AL 38 $207,000

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