MEAD WESTVACO
35 HARTFORD STREET, RUMFORD, ME 04276 · NAICS 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
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Inspection records
Dec 13, 2004#308178169Dec 13, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308178169$2,2753 viol.3 violations$2,275 in penalties
Inspection #308178169
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 13, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 2004
- Closed
- Apr 18, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,975
- Penalties on Record
- $2,275
- Site Address
- 35 Hartford Street, Rumford, ME 04276
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,700 | $1,275 | Apr 7, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 12 | $1,275 | $1,000 | Apr 9, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Other | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 2005 | - | - |
Jan 29, 2004#306535667Jan 29, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#306535667$5,0003 viol.3 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #306535667
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 20, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 35 Hartford Street, Rumford, ME 04276
- Industry
- 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 50 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 30, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B01 | Other | 10 | 100 | $5,000 | $0 | Apr 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B05 | Other | 10 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 2004 | - | - |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
2 inspections, 2004 to 2004. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Paper Manufacturing, 6,398 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.