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Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. ranks #6,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$40,618
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. in Thomasville, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,618. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Little Rapids Corporation in Green Bay, WI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $40,594 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#6,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 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 Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,618 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENCORE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J & J SNACK FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE MOCHI ICE CREAM …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MILLERCOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MATCOR METAL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MARTIN FOUNDRY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31BRUCE FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31WESTERN INDUSTRIES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VISUAL PAK COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BANKER STEEL NJ, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MCGILL SEPTIC TANK CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DIMENSIONAL METALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DENSO AIR SYSTEMS MI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WATSONTOWN BRICK COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GASTON & WYATT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MD AIRFOILS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29REGENEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SUPERIOR TRAILERS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29Browder and Sons Ven…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. ranks #3,449 at $40,618 current penalty.

How Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. Compares

Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC.'s 4.67 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 above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-08-17

Last Inspection

2022-11-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,539

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $13,539 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

35.7% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$178,186

Current Penalty Amount

$40,618

Penalty Reduction

77.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $137,568 from the initial assessment of $178,186. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $40,618 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,539 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,618 here).

Erie Coke Corporation $40,640 PA Middletown Tube Works, INC. $40,596 OH Little Rapids Corporation $40,594 WI Composite Modules, INC. $40,647 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Encore Industries INC. 3 insp. Cambridge, OH J & J Snack Foods CORP. 3 insp. Alsip, IL The Mochi Ice Cream Company 3 insp. Vernon, CA Millercoors, LLC 3 insp. Golden, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Erie Coke Corporation
Erie, PA
11 inspections $40,640
Middletown Tube Works, INC.
Middletown, OH
5 inspections $40,596
Little Rapids Corporation
Green Bay, WI
5 inspections $40,594
Composite Modules, INC.
Attleboro, MA
2 inspections $40,647
Laser Specialties INC.
Tulsa, OK
5 inspections $40,589

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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 Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. have? ▼
Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,618.
How many OSHA inspections has Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. had? ▼
Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-17 and the most recent on 2022-11-14. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC.? ▼
Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. has been assessed $40,618 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $178,186 (a 77.2% reduction).
Does Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. has 7 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. ranks #6,848 (the top 10% 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 Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $40,618 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Little Rapids Corporation in Green Bay, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,594 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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