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Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$5,486
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,269
of 100,495 penalized employers

Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. in Saint Louis, MO 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: $5,486. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Omega Protein INC. in Reedville, VA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,490 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
47%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,486 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO.

The federal enforcement record for Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. in Saint Louis, MO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $7,835 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,486 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,743. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-02-01 to 2018-09-07, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-01

Last Inspection

2018-09-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,743

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,743 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$7,835

Current Penalty Amount

$5,486

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,349 from the initial assessment of $7,835. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 7.8
Total Penalty $5,486 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,743 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. have? ▼
Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,486.
How many OSHA inspections has Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. had? ▼
Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-01 and the most recent on 2018-09-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO.? ▼
Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. has been assessed $5,486 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,835 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. has 4 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 Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. operate in? ▼
Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,486 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omega Protein INC. in Reedville, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,490 in current penalties.

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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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