Manufacturing · Lee Center, NY

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. ranks #65,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,445
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #65,198
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. in Lee Center, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,445. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nixon Gear, INC. in Syracuse, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,448 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 72.7%
of violations were serious: #65,198
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$3,445
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$3,445 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC..

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. ranks #26,335 at $3,445 current penalty.

How Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. Compares

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC.'s 5.50 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 well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-08-23

Last Inspection

2010-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,723

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,723 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

72.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,150

Current Penalty Amount

$3,445

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,705 from the initial assessment of $6,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,445	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,723	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,445 here).

Breakaway Enterprises $3,444 NJ Shawnee Fabricators, INC. $3,442 OK Fine Line Laminates of las Vegas, LLC $3,449 NV McLaurin Company, INC. $3,450 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sphere Alliance INC DBA Advanced Aircraft Seal 2 insp. Riverside, CA Van Duerr Industries, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Atoria's Baking Company 2 insp. Gilroy, CA CZT Energy USA INC. 2 insp. Sealy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

La Colmena Meat Market

Edinburg, TX

0 inspections $0

Breakaway Enterprises

Shawnee Fabricators, INC.

Shawnee, OK

4 inspections $3,442

Fine Line Laminates of las Vegas, LLC

Las Vegas, NV

2 inspections $3,449

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What to do with this record

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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 Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. have? ▼

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,445.

How many OSHA inspections has Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. had? ▼

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-23 and the most recent on 2010-08-25. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC.? ▼

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. has been assessed $3,445 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,150 (a 44.0% reduction).

Does Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. has 8 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 Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. operate in? ▼

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC. ranks #65,198 (the lower half 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 Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Bowers and Sons Hardwood Lumber, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,445 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nixon Gear, INC. in Syracuse, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,448 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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