WESTVACO CORPORATION
311 INDUSTRY AVE, Springfield, MA 01101
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Nov 1, 1991#17522483Nov 1, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#17522483$1,7001 viol.1 violation$1,700 in penalties
Inspection #17522483
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 1, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,700
- Penalties on Record
- $1,700
- Site Address
- 315 Industry Avenue, Springfield, MA 01101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Jan 8, 1992 | - | - |
Feb 21, 1991#107453144Feb 21, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107453144$1201 viol.1 violation$120 in penalties
Inspection #107453144
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 21, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 8, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 315 Industry Avenue, Springfield, MA 01101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Chloroform | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) | 3 | 2.5462 - 4.1931 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $120 | $120 | Mar 8, 1991 | - | - |
Sep 16, 1988#102860467Sep 16, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102860467$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102860467
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 26, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2001 Roosevelt Ave., Springfield, MA 01104
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Nov 19, 1987#17823469Nov 19, 1987Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#17823469$2704 viol.4 violations$270 in penalties
Inspection #17823469
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 23, 1987
- Contested
- Jan 6, 1988
- Closed
- May 23, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 135
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $270
- Site Address
- 2001 Roosevelt Ave., Springfield, MA 01104
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $300 | $150 | Dec 17, 1987 | Jan 6, 1988 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $240 | $120 | Dec 24, 1987 | Jan 6, 1988 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1987 | - | - |
Jan 10, 1984#10686400Jan 10, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#10686400$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #10686400
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 10, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 10, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 20, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 311 Industry Ave, Springfield, MA 01101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1984 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
5 inspections, 1984 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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