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City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. ranks #34,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty63% serious
$10,080
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#34,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. in Huntsville, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,080. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Payless Distribution Center in Maite, GU is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,082 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#34,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 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 Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$10,080 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LITHIA SUBARU OF GRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1COSTCO WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SAVE MART SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MILAEGER'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALENCO DBA PLYGEM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MADISON TRUCK EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CVS HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RURAL KING ADMINISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7H-E-B DISTRIBUTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WALMART INC STORE 4309, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WALMART INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LHV INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SEARS ROEBUCK & CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FRANK E WARD CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KINGS BUILDING MATER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WHOLE FOODS MARKETIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0City Lumber Company …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. ranks #828 at $10,080 current penalty.

How City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. Compares

City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC.'s 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-03-29

Last Inspection

2023-02-02

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,360

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $3,360 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$16,800

Current Penalty Amount

$10,080

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,720 from the initial assessment of $16,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $10,080 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,360 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,080 here).

Tafuna SM Mart INC. $10,079 AS Payless Distribution Center $10,082 GU Vicente's Liquors & Tropical Grocery, INC. $10,078 MA JS Sacramento, INC. $10,075 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Walmart INC. 3 insp. Reno, NV Lithia Subaru of Great Falls 3 insp. Great Falls, MT The Kroger CO. 3 insp. Riverdale, GA Costco Wholesale 3 insp. Carson City, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Exxon - Union
Union, NJ
0 inspections $0
K & J House of Meats
Toledo, OH
0 inspections $0
Karry Out Korner
Ardmore, OK
0 inspections $0
Tafuna SM Mart INC.
Pago Pago, AS
4 inspections $10,079
Payless Distribution Center
Maite, GU
3 inspections $10,082

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What to do with this record

Use City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., 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 City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. have? ▼
City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,080.
How many OSHA inspections has City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. had? ▼
City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-29 and the most recent on 2023-02-02. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC.? ▼
City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. has been assessed $10,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. has 5 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 City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. operate in? ▼
City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. ranks #34,643 (the upper 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 City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,080 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Payless Distribution Center in Maite, GU is a similar retail trade employer with $10,082 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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