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Bright Wood Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bright Wood Corporation has a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty46% serious
$1,140
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Bright Wood Corporation in Madras, OR has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,140. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bright Wood Corporation 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Palcon LLC in Muncy, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,140 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
15%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Bright Wood Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bright Wood Corporation runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$1,140 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Bright Wood Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Bright Wood Corporation in Madras, OR includes 6 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 2.17 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (46.2%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1,140 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,140 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $190. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-09 to 2014-09-16, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-06-09

Last Inspection

2014-09-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$190

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $190 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

46.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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

$1,140

Current Penalty Amount

$1,140

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,140

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bright Wood Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bright Wood Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.5
Violations 13 7.8
Total Penalty $1,140 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $190 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bright Wood Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bright Wood Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 6 inspections, including 6 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 Bright Wood Corporation have? ▼
Bright Wood Corporation has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,140.
How many OSHA inspections has Bright Wood Corporation had? ▼
Bright Wood Corporation has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-09 and the most recent on 2014-09-16. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bright Wood Corporation? ▼
Bright Wood Corporation has been assessed $1,140 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Bright Wood Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bright Wood Corporation has 6 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.
Has Bright Wood Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Bright Wood Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Bright Wood Corporation operate in? ▼
Bright Wood Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Bright Wood Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Bright Wood Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Bright Wood Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bright Wood Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $1,140 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Palcon LLC in Muncy, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,140 in current penalties.

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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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