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Clayton Lumber INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clayton Lumber INC ranks #80,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty36% serious
$1,525
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clayton Lumber INC in Clayton, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clayton Lumber INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Preferred Chamfer INC in Montclair, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,525 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#80,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Clayton Lumber INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clayton Lumber INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,525 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Clayton Lumber INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRAL COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CONTINENTAL MFG. COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35US PIPE AND FOUNDRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45GLOBAL ABRASIVE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24WILBERT FUNERAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FIRST BRANDS GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BELTEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PARKDALE AMERICA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CREATIVE POLYMERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RAYMOND BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUMMIT MILK PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACCURUS AEROSPACE WI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRYSTAL GEYSER WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16H. NAGEL & SON CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LIBERTO MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HILAND DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI TOWN PRECISION P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ATLAS ASSEMBLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRYSTAL PRINT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Clayton Lumber INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Clayton Lumber INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Clayton Lumber INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Clayton Lumber INC sits at penalty rank #30,933 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,525 assessed).

How Clayton Lumber INC Compares

Clayton Lumber INC's 11.00 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-21

Last Inspection

2014-07-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$763

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $763 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$2,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,525

Penalty Reduction

35.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $825 from the initial assessment of $2,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Clayton Lumber INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clayton Lumber INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $1,525 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $763 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clayton Lumber INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,525 here).

Nick's Custom Woodworking $1,525 TX Preferred Chamfer INC $1,525 CA American Artstone Company $1,525 MN Premium Waters INC $1,525 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Morral Companies, LLC 2 insp. Morral, OH Continental MFG. Company, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. 2 insp. Edison, NJ US Pipe and Foundry Company 2 insp. Bessemer, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nick's Custom Woodworking
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $1,525
Preferred Chamfer INC
Montclair, CA
2 inspections $1,525
American Artstone Company
New Ulm, MN
2 inspections $1,525
HB Stubbs CO LLC
Warren, MI
2 inspections $1,525
Premium Waters INC
Greeneville, TN
3 inspections $1,525

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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 Clayton Lumber INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clayton Lumber INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Clayton Lumber INC have? ▼
Clayton Lumber INC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,525.
How many OSHA inspections has Clayton Lumber INC had? ▼
Clayton Lumber INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-21 and the most recent on 2014-07-17. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clayton Lumber INC? ▼
Clayton Lumber INC has been assessed $1,525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,350 (a 35.1% reduction).
Does Clayton Lumber INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clayton Lumber INC has 8 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 Clayton Lumber INC operate in? ▼
Clayton Lumber INC 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 Clayton Lumber INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clayton Lumber INC ranks #80,810 (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 Clayton Lumber INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clayton Lumber INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,525 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, Preferred Chamfer INC in Montclair, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,525 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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