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Manufacturing · Lafayette, TN

Clark Lumber Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clark Lumber Company LLC ranks #35,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty58% serious
$9,945
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clark Lumber Company LLC in Lafayette, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,945. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clark Lumber Company LLC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, H.M. Stauffer & Son, INC. in Leola, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,945 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#35,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Clark Lumber Company LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clark Lumber Company LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,945 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Clark Lumber Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHELL CHEMICAL LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STELLAR SNACKS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRAFTSMEN INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLEETWOOD HOMES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13KINGSPAN INSULATED P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18D'ARCY LABORATORIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEERLESS PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E-Z SPUDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HARTSON ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAVID PRICE METAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4S.I. SHREVEPORT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WILEN VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMETHING SWEET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLOBAL FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KEENEY MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORMA PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO QUALITY FEED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Clark Lumber Company…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Clark Lumber Company LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Clark Lumber Company LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Clark Lumber Company LLC is the #15,888 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,945).

How Clark Lumber Company LLC Compares

Clark Lumber Company LLC's 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-28

Last Inspection

2023-05-18

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,973

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $4,973 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$12,050

Current Penalty Amount

$9,945

Penalty Reduction

17.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,105 from the initial assessment of $12,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Clark Lumber Company LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clark Lumber Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $9,945 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,973 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clark Lumber Company LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,945 here).

Hillcrest Tool & Die, INC. $9,945 AR H.M. Stauffer & Son, INC. $9,945 PA Geoquip Manufacturing INC $9,948 VA The Mennel Milling Company of Michigan $9,950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tyson Foods INC. 2 insp. Hutchinson, KS Shell Chemical LP 2 insp. Deer Park, TX Stellar Snacks, LLC. 2 insp. Carson City, NV Craftsmen Industries INC 2 insp. Saint Charles, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hillcrest Tool & Die, INC.
Paragould, AR
2 inspections $9,945
H.M. Stauffer & Son, INC.
Leola, PA
2 inspections $9,945
Geoquip Manufacturing INC
Chesapeake, VA
3 inspections $9,948
Alma Plantation, LLC
Lakeland, LA
0 inspections $0
The Mennel Milling Company of Michigan
Dowagiac, MI
2 inspections $9,950

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What to do with this record

Use Clark Lumber Company LLC'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 Clark Lumber Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clark Lumber Company LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Clark Lumber Company LLC have? ▼
Clark Lumber Company LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,945.
How many OSHA inspections has Clark Lumber Company LLC had? ▼
Clark Lumber Company LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-28 and the most recent on 2023-05-18. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clark Lumber Company LLC? ▼
Clark Lumber Company LLC has been assessed $9,945 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,050 (a 17.5% reduction).
Does Clark Lumber Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clark Lumber Company LLC has 7 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 Clark Lumber Company LLC operate in? ▼
Clark Lumber Company LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clark Lumber Company LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clark Lumber Company LLC ranks #35,326 (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 Clark Lumber Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clark Lumber Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,945 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, H.M. Stauffer & Son, INC. in Leola, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,945 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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