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Arbortech Forest Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arbortech Forest Products, INC. ranks #17,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty74% serious
$20,091
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#17,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arbortech Forest Products, INC. in Blackstone, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,091. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arbortech Forest Products, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Womble Company, INC. in Channelview, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,089 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
73.7%
of violations were serious
#17,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Arbortech Forest Products, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,091 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Arbortech Forest Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.027.51318.524OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAJINOMOTO WINDSOR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NELSON COMPANIES ONE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GREAT LAKES CHEESE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PRECISION EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23CARTRIDGE ACTUATED D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22C & C SAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ATEC STEEL FABRICATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CENTENNIAL PLASTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ANCHOR BRAKE SHOE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHEAST MILLWORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CHARLES AUSTIN HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VISTA CONTAINERS & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21DECO MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALVAREZ PALLET LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALDORA ALUMINUM & GL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DEERE & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SUNDOWN FOODS USA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TYMEX PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Arbortech Forest Pro…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Arbortech Forest Products, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Arbortech Forest Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Arbortech Forest Products, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,440 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,091 assessed).

How Arbortech Forest Products, INC. Compares

Arbortech Forest Products, INC.'s 6.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-10-12

Last Inspection

2024-07-11

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,697

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $6,697 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

73.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

26.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$60,275

Current Penalty Amount

$20,091

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,184 from the initial assessment of $60,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Arbortech Forest Products, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arbortech Forest Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $20,091 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,697 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arbortech Forest Products, INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,091 here).

Carr Bros., INC. $20,090 OH Graham Packaging Pet Technologies, INC. $20,093 TX Womble Company, INC. $20,089 TX Devro INC $20,089 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ajinomoto Windsor INC. 3 insp. Piedmont, MO Nelson Companies One LLC 3 insp. Dallas, TX International Paper Company 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Great Lakes Cheese, INC. 3 insp. Plymouth, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carr Bros., INC.
Bedford, OH
2 inspections $20,090
Graham Packaging Pet Technologies, INC.
Rockwall, TX
3 inspections $20,093
Womble Company, INC.
Channelview, TX
2 inspections $20,089
Devro INC
Swansea, SC
3 inspections $20,089
Eastern Wire Products, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
5 inspections $20,094

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What to do with this record

Use Arbortech Forest Products, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arbortech Forest Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arbortech Forest Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Arbortech Forest Products, INC. have? ▼
Arbortech Forest Products, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,091.
How many OSHA inspections has Arbortech Forest Products, INC. had? ▼
Arbortech Forest Products, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-12 and the most recent on 2024-07-11. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arbortech Forest Products, INC.? ▼
Arbortech Forest Products, INC. has been assessed $20,091 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,275 (a 66.7% reduction).
Does Arbortech Forest Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arbortech Forest Products, INC. has 14 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Arbortech Forest Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Arbortech Forest Products, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arbortech Forest Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arbortech Forest Products, INC. ranks #17,419 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Arbortech Forest Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arbortech Forest Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,091 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Womble Company, INC. in Channelview, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,089 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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