Establishment profile
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
1913 FM 105, EVADALE, TX, 77615
322130 — Paperboard Mills
Summary
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $26,350 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 19 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in 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
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $26,350 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 II | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 C03 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 II A | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 E05 I | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 F13 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 L01 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D03 I F | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F04 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B03 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Feb 2011 | Feb 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 II B | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2011 | Feb 2011 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3221 within TX. Peer group: 19 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION. 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 MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | BURN,FRONT END LOADER,UNEVEN GROUND,EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,FIRE,DRIVER,TORSO,MECH MAT HANDLING,SPARK,COMBUSTIBLE DUSTFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Feb 7, 2002 | PAPER ROLL,CRUSHED,FALL,STRUCK BYFatality | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 5 violations · $14,013 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Oct 2010 | 1 | 5 | 4 | $14,013 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 5 violations · $14,013 in backwages · 4 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 – Oct 2010 | Paper (except Newsprint) Mills | FLSA | 5 | 4 | $14,013 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in TX — for MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION, 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 MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION 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.). 13 cases · 13 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-CA-127792 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-097425 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-097413 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-085846 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2012 | Aug 2012 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-028053 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-027770 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-027035 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-026913 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-026876 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-024999 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2006 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-024997 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2006 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-024970 | Unfair labor practice | May 2006 | Jul 2006 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-021764 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2002 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
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 MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-06-18 | Complaint | 4 | — | $7,000 | |
| 2010-09-08 | Complaint | 2 | — | $600 | |
| 2009-07-06 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $12,000 | |
| 2009-03-30 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $6,750 | |
| 2002-12-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-02-07 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION 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 MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $26,350 in total penalties.
- How does MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION operates in the paperboard mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.
- Has MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION.