Summary
WESTVACO, INC. has accumulated 192 OSHA violations across 42 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $77,993 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 46,292 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 24 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTVACO, INC. 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 10 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 54 citations in this view · $21,305 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 5 | 5 | $6,650 | Nov 1974 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 5 | 5 | $1,700 | Jan 1978 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $1,395 | Nov 1974 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 4 | 3 | — | Feb 1987 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 3 | $640 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 3 | 3 | $200 | Jan 1978 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 3 | — | Jan 1978 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 3 | 3 | — | Feb 1987 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 A03 XIII | 2 | 1 | $1,700 | Jun 1980 | Jun 1980 |
| 29 CFR 5100.01 A | 2 | 1 | $1,600 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $1,060 | Jun 1987 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 2 | 2 | $900 | Jun 1980 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A03 | 2 | 1 | $800 | Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $740 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IVA | 2 | 2 | $700 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 2 | 2 | $700 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0261 C15 III | 2 | 2 | $640 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 2 | 2 | $640 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A02 | 2 | 2 | $640 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H03 | 2 | 2 | $600 | Mar 1976 | Jul 1991 |
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 nearly every other employer. Peer group: 46,292 employers. This establishment has 192 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTVACO, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 WESTVACO, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 1991 | SAFETY RELIEF VALVE,WORK RULES,INHALATION,RUPTURE,CHLORINE,HIGH PRESSURE,PIPELINE,TOXIC FUMES,ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE,CHEMICAL | 7 | 4 | — | |
| Oct 13, 1990 | UNSECURED,WAREHOUSE,WORK RULES,PAPER ROLL,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECTFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Sep 21, 1989 | DUCT,REPAIR,WORK RULES,LADDER,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,WORK SURFACEFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| May 4, 1988 | RESPIRATORY,HYDROGEN SULFIDE,INHALATION,STORAGE TANK,RUPTURE,CHEMICAL REACTION,TOXIC FUMES,ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE | 10 | 10 | — |
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 24+ years. Most recent activity: 24 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 WESTVACO, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTVACO, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in VA — for WESTVACO, INC., 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 WESTVACO, INC. 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-CA-019048 | Unfair labor practice | May 2001 | Jan 2013 | 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 WESTVACO, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTVACO, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WESTVACO, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-01-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-30 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-11-24 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-08-04 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $2,763 | |
| 1992-07-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-05-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-07 | Accident | 2 | — | $900 | |
| 1991-08-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-26 | Complaint | 8 | 8 | $2,400 | |
| 1991-01-14 | Complaint | 71 | 33 | $19,200 | |
| 1990-10-15 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-12-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-06-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-06-14 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-03-07 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-11-22 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-06-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-06-04 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $360 | |
| 1987-02-24 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-02-04 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $400 | |
| 1986-02-20 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-30 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-12-01 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-09-21 | Complaint | 1 | — | $800 | |
| 1982-06-29 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-03-24 | Accident | 11 | 6 | $40,850 | |
| 1978-03-07 | Complaint | 4 | — | $6,200 | |
| 1978-03-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-01-06 | Complaint | 7 | 2 | $990 | |
| 1977-03-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-07-21 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-03-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-02-03 | Complaint | 57 | — | $1,970 | |
| 1975-12-18 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $825 | |
| 1975-11-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-10-16 | Complaint | 3 | — | $180 | |
| 1974-04-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-04-02 | Complaint | 3 | — | $155 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WESTVACO, INC. 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 WESTVACO, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WESTVACO, INC. has 42 OSHA inspections on record with 192 violations and $77,992.5 in total penalties.
- Has WESTVACO, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving WESTVACO, INC..