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Bright Wood Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bright Wood Corporation ranks #84,881 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty46% serious
$1,140
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#84,881
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,881 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (2.3x 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
#84,881
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Bright Wood Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.02.516.33043.857.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20REGAL WARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32SIGAN AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 48ERIEVIEW METAL TREAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17DANSER, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27USS-POSCO INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14POWDER COATING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14APPLIED COMPOSITE TE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15PLASSER AMERICAN COR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13ATLANTIC BAIT & TACKLE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 55CONTROL DEVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5TRI-DIM FILTER CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13SAPPI NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5MOUNT VERNON MILLS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7PERLICK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10SHILOH INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10LA ROSA REFRIGERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11Bright Wood Corporat…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13
Bright Wood Corporation has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Bright Wood Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bright Wood Corporation ranks #31,973 at $1,140 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $1,140 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Bright Wood Corporation Compares

Bright Wood Corporation's 2.17 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 (0.07x the sector average).

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

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $190 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bright Wood Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $1,140 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $190 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bright Wood Corporation, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,140 here).

Palcon LLC $1,140 PA Epl Feed LLC $1,140 WA Calmar Manufacturing Company $1,139 IA Dalsin Industries INC $1,138 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Rich Products Corporation 6 insp. Crest Hill, IL Regal Ware, INC. 6 insp. West Bend, WI Sigan America, LLC 6 insp. Ottawa, IL Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation 6 insp. Fort Morgan, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Palcon LLC
Muncy, PA
2 inspections $1,140
Epl Feed LLC
Sumas, WA
2 inspections $1,140
The Door Stop
Brownsville, TX
0 inspections $0
Calmar Manufacturing Company
Calmar, IA
2 inspections $1,139
Dalsin Industries INC
Bloomington, MN
2 inspections $1,138

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What to do with this record

Use Bright Wood Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Bright Wood Corporation against Palcon LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Bright Wood Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Bright Wood Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 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.
Where does Bright Wood Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bright Wood Corporation ranks #84,881 (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 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 $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Palcon LLC in Muncy, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,140 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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