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Franklin Lumber Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Franklin Lumber Company ranks #20,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty74% serious
$17,800
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Franklin Lumber Company in Bude, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Franklin Lumber Company 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 17.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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, Sealed Air Corporation in Modena, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,800 in current penalties.

17.5
violations per inspection
74.3%
of violations were serious
#20,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Franklin Lumber Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Franklin Lumber Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,800 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Franklin Lumber Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.316.431.546.661.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWMAN & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 52WHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59FABCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLETS AND MORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DI-FERRARO, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEABOARD FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORIDGE MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VERSOGEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EARTHGRAINS BAKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREGORY PALLET AND L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARVCO CONTAINERS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BELL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOXABL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARGLASS YAMAMURA SE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15US MAGNESIUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE PENNSYLVANIA GLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GRACIANA TORTILLA FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NANCE CARPET AND RUG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Franklin Lumber Comp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35
Franklin Lumber Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

Franklin Lumber Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Franklin Lumber Company sits at penalty rank #9,608 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($17,800 assessed).

How Franklin Lumber Company Compares

Franklin Lumber Company's 17.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-19

Last Inspection

2013-03-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

17.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 17.5 violations per visit. That's $8,900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

74.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

17.1% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

8.6% 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

$118,466

Current Penalty Amount

$17,800

Penalty Reduction

85.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $100,666 from the initial assessment of $118,466. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Franklin Lumber Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 35 8.0
Total Penalty $17,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,900 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,800 here).

Majestic Industries LLC $17,800 MI Seymour Manufacturing CO INC $17,800 TN Smith Packing Company, INC. $17,800 NY Albon Manufacturing, LLC $17,800 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newman & Company 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Whitesell Corporation 2 insp. Muscle Shoals, AL Fabco LLC 2 insp. Denver, CO Pallets and More LLC 2 insp. Zebulon, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Majestic Industries LLC
Macomb, MI
3 inspections $17,800
Seymour Manufacturing CO INC
Crossville, TN
3 inspections $17,800
Smith Packing Company, INC.
Utica, NY
6 inspections $17,800
Albon Manufacturing, LLC
Norman, OK
4 inspections $17,800
Sealed Air Corporation
Modena, PA
2 inspections $17,800

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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 Franklin Lumber Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Franklin Lumber Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 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 Franklin Lumber Company have? ▼
Franklin Lumber Company has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Franklin Lumber Company had? ▼
Franklin Lumber Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-19 and the most recent on 2013-03-14. This averages 17.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Franklin Lumber Company? ▼
Franklin Lumber Company has been assessed $17,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $118,466 (a 85.0% reduction).
Does Franklin Lumber Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Franklin Lumber Company has 26 serious violations, and 6 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 Franklin Lumber Company operate in? ▼
Franklin Lumber Company 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 Franklin Lumber Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Franklin Lumber Company ranks #20,138 (the top quarter 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 Franklin Lumber Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Franklin Lumber Company's total OSHA penalty of $17,800 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sealed Air Corporation in Modena, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,800 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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