This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Rock-Tenn Safety Record

Lynchburg, VA · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/13/2006

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Rock-Tenn in Lynchburg, Virginia has 105 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 66 classified as serious and $127,525 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2006.

Rock-Tenn, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 105 violations on file, 66 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $127,525.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

105 Violations
13 Inspections
66 Serious
$127,525 Penalties
Serious?
66 ($84,025)
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($0)
Repeat?
5 ($43,500)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1991
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 1991
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1991
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $242,960 in penalties for Rock-Tenn, later reduced to $127,525 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
14 citations $5,615
1910.0023 Ladders
10 citations $15,500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $6,090
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
7 citations $28,990
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
6 citations $11,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/13/2006 Planned? Lynchburg, VA 0 $0
01/13/2000 Planned? Lynchburg, VA 5 $1,788
03/31/1998 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 6 $3,188
06/24/1996 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 3 $3,750
06/07/1993 Follow-Up? Lynchburg, VA 5 $21,500
04/12/1993 Planned? Lynchburg, VA 0 $0
07/22/1992 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 73 $92,300
05/12/1992 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 0 $0
04/28/1992 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 3 $700
01/22/1992 Follow-Up? Lynchburg, VA 0 $0
11/22/1991 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 8 $4,000
11/14/1989 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 2 $300
01/26/1988 Planned? Lynchburg, VA 0 $0

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