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Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills ranks #81,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,475
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills in Kamiah, ID has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Absolute Welding & Consulting, LLC in Douglasville, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,475 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,475 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.635.152.770.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67SIMWON NA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ALLNEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WIKOFF COLOR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREMRON LAKELAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CURBS PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MULTISTACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BIOIBERICA NEBRASKA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CORESLAB STRUCTURES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14QED SYSTEMS INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DPT LABORATORIES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FALLS CREEK POWDERED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38SUNBELT FABRICATORS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SARTORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TRI-BORO SHELVING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Empire Lumber Compan…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills is the #31,135 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,475).

How Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills Compares

Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills's 2.50 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-08

Last Inspection

2015-03-26

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$738

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $738 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,975

Current Penalty Amount

$1,475

Penalty Reduction

50.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $2,975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,475 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $738 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,475 here).

Absolute Welding & Consulting, LLC $1,475 GA Altec Engineering INC $1,475 IN A & a Industries, INC. $1,476 MA Laulima Enterprises LLC $1,479 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Industrial Chemicals, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Simwon NA CORP. 2 insp. Kyle, TX Allnex USA, INC. 2 insp. East Saint Louis, IL Wikoff Color Corporation 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mill Direct Carpet Outlet
Dundee, FL
0 inspections $0
Absolute Welding & Consulting, LLC
Douglasville, GA
2 inspections $1,475
Altec Engineering INC
Elkhart, IN
2 inspections $1,475
A & a Industries, INC.
Peabody, MA
3 inspections $1,476
Laulima Enterprises LLC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $1,479

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What to do with this record

Use Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills'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 Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills have? ▼
Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,475.
How many OSHA inspections has Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills had? ▼
Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-08 and the most recent on 2015-03-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills? ▼
Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills has been assessed $1,475 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,975 (a 50.4% reduction).
Does Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills 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 Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills operate in? ▼
Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills 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 Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills ranks #81,655 (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 Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills's total OSHA penalty of $1,475 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, Absolute Welding & Consulting, LLC in Douglasville, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,475 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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