WESTVACO CORPORATION
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, TYRONE, PA 16686 · NAICS 322122 Newsprint Mills
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Inspection records
Aug 30, 2001#302816004Aug 30, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302816004$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302816004
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 260
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 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.
Jan 25, 2001#302821004Jan 25, 2001Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#302821004$4,5001 viol.1 violation$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #302821004
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 2001
- Closed
- May 25, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 260
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01 | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $5,000 | $4,500 | Mar 5, 2001 | - | - |
Apr 20, 1993#108752619Apr 20, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108752619$5005 viol.5 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #108752619
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 28, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 IIB | Other | 1 | 8 | $1,875 | $0 | Jun 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 IIB | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $250 | Jun 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C02 IC | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 D03 XI | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,125 | $250 | Jun 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 H02 IB | Other | 1 | 8 | $1,125 | $0 | Jun 25, 1993 | - | - |
Oct 24, 1986#897025Oct 24, 1986Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#897025$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #897025
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 24, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 30, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 25, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 2 | 0 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | 2 | 36 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D02 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 1987 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 IB | Other | 8 | 300 | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 1987 | - | - |
Nov 26, 1985#17840190Nov 26, 1985FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#17840190$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17840190
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 26, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 27, 1985
- Closed
- Dec 12, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed when crushed between door cover and platform
Apr 29, 1983#12961025Apr 29, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#12961025$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12961025
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 1983
- Closed
- May 12, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 319
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Penna Ave & 16th Sts, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Sep 13, 1979#12830634Sep 13, 1979Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12830634$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12830634
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1979
- Closed
- Apr 8, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 316
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 0k, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 Newsprint Mills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1979 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1979 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K24 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1979 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 1979 | - | - |
Jun 7, 1977#12530473Jun 7, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12530473$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12530473
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 1977
- Closed
- Jul 14, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Pennsylvania Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Industry
- 322122 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1977 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1977 | - | - |
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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).
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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.
8 inspections, 1977 to 2001. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Paper Manufacturing, 6,020 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.