Manufacturing · Alto, TX

Custom Cut Lumber

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Custom Cut Lumber ranks #8,789 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$34,195
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #8,789
of 99,447 penalized employers

Custom Cut Lumber in Alto, TX has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,195. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Custom Cut Lumber 7 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,789 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Phillips Welding, Inc. in Hughesville, MD is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #8,789
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Custom Cut Lumber

$34,195
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Custom Cut Lumber runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$34,195 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Custom Cut Lumber.

Custom Cut Lumber has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Custom Cut Lumber in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Custom Cut Lumber ranks #4,408 at $34,195 current penalty.

How Custom Cut Lumber Compares

Custom Cut Lumber's 0.86 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-03-23

Last Inspection

2023-08-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,885

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $4,885 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

16.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$47,824

Current Penalty Amount

$34,195

Penalty Reduction

28.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,629 from the initial assessment of $47,824. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Custom Cut Lumber	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.6
Violations	6	8.0
Total Penalty	$34,195	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,885	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Custom Cut Lumber, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,195 here).

JCM Engineering CORP $34,200 CA Wallace Silversmiths DE Puerto Rico LTD $34,200 PR Americarb $34,183 NY Sodecia North America $34,170 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Polychem Services, INC. 7 insp. Chicago Heights, IL T. Marzetti Company 7 insp. Columbus, OH Mba Building Supplies, INC. 7 insp. Libertyville, IL Camaco, LLC 7 insp. Lorain, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

JCM Engineering CORP

Ontario, CA

2 inspections $34,200

Wallace Silversmiths DE Puerto Rico LTD

San German, PR

2 inspections $34,200

Americarb

Niagara Falls, NY

2 inspections $34,183

Mattoon Precision Manufacturing, Inc

Mattoon, IL

2 inspections $5,040

Phillips Welding, Inc.

Hughesville, MD

0 inspections $0

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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 Custom Cut Lumber safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Custom Cut Lumber's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 7 inspections, including 4 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 Custom Cut Lumber have? ▼

Custom Cut Lumber has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,195.

How many OSHA inspections has Custom Cut Lumber had? ▼

Custom Cut Lumber has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-03-23 and the most recent on 2023-08-09. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Custom Cut Lumber? ▼

Custom Cut Lumber has been assessed $34,195 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,824 (a 28.5% reduction).

Does Custom Cut Lumber have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Custom Cut Lumber has 4 serious violations, and 1 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 Custom Cut Lumber operate in? ▼

Custom Cut Lumber 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 Custom Cut Lumber rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Custom Cut Lumber ranks #8,789 (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 Custom Cut Lumber's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Custom Cut Lumber's total OSHA penalty of $34,195 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Phillips Welding, Inc. in Hughesville, MD is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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