Establishment profile
MEAD WESTVACO
104 E. RIVERSIDE ST., COVINGTON, VA, 24426
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Summary
MEAD WESTVACO has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $11,375 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 57th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 47 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MEAD WESTVACO appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
29% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $11,375 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F01 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C05 IIC | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 F07 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3221 within VA. Peer group: 47 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MEAD WESTVACO. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MEAD WESTVACO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2006 | BURN,HATCH,ASH,BOILER,CLEANING,COAL,HOPPERFatality | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MEAD WESTVACO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MEAD WESTVACO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in VA — for MEAD WESTVACO, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MEAD WESTVACO locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 12 cases · 12 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-112052 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2013 | Sep 2013 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-091504 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2012 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-023136 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Aug 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-023081 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-023080 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022787 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2010 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022526 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2009 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022490 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2009 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022317 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2009 | Dec 2009 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021826 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021199 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2006 | Jun 2011 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-020167 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2003 | Jun 2006 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MEAD WESTVACO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MEAD WESTVACO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MEAD WESTVACO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-02 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $6,375 | |
| 2006-04-26 | Accident | 1 | — | $5,000 | |
| 2005-05-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-13 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-10-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATIONHOPEWELL — 2 federal enforcement records
- Mead WestvacoRichmond — 2 federal enforcement records
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYFRANKLIN — 2 federal enforcement records
- TAK INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLCFRANKLIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- GORDON PAPER COMPANY, INC.VIRGINIA BEACH — 1 federal enforcement record
- ST TISSUE LLCFRANKLIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- MEADWESTVACO CORP. - COVINGTON PAPER MILLCOVINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- MUNDET-HERMETITE, INC.BUENA VISTA — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEST POINT CHIPS INCWEST POINT — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MEAD WESTVACO from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MEAD WESTVACO's OSHA violation history?
- MEAD WESTVACO has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $11,375 in total penalties.
- How does MEAD WESTVACO's safety record compare to its industry?
- MEAD WESTVACO operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
- Has MEAD WESTVACO had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving MEAD WESTVACO.