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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Clanton, AL

Gibson Timber Company, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gibson Timber Company, INC ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,400
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gibson Timber Company, INC in Clanton, AL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,400. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 35 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gibson Timber Company, INC once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $49,818 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. For comparison, E&H Conveyors, INC. DBA KJ Mushroom Services, INC. in Toughkenamon, PA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $53,111 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers
$49,818
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $50K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($50K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Gibson Timber Company, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gibson Timber Company, INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,400 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Gibson Timber Company, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELISEO CASTRO FARM L…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0REICKS VIEW FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TALLEY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2NEVADA ONION, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS TIMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBIA REACH PACK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MATTHEWS RIDGEVIEW F…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OSIEL RAMIREZ, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1M. ESTRADA LABOR SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GARZA & SONS LABOR C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2REDGATE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WE LOVE BERRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HIRAKATA FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RAFAEL BARAJAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4E & A FARMING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RED BALL GIN CO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1JERROLD A. WATSON & …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SUN FONG FARM, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 12S. BLOOD COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2JACOBO FARM SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Gibson Timber Compan…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Gibson Timber Company, INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Gibson Timber Company, INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Gibson Timber Company, INC sits at penalty rank #1,098 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($3,400 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Gibson Timber Company, INC at rank #313 of 2,875 employers ($49,818 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,400 OSHA penalties plus $49,818 WHD back wages (93.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Gibson Timber Company, INC Compares

Gibson Timber Company, INC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-12-13

Last Inspection

2011-12-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,400 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$3,400

Penalty Reduction

30.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$53,218

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $4,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$49,818
Employees Affected
34
WHD Violations
35
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,465
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$49,818

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Gibson Timber Company, INC owed $49,818 in back wages to 34 employees across 1 case and 35 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Gibson Timber Company, INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gibson Timber Company, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $3,400 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,400 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gibson Timber Company, INC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,400 here).

Tanimura & Antle Onions, LLC $3,400 CA Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, LLC $3,400 CO Oak Creek Farm LLC $3,415 CA YNT Labor Services INC $3,380 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Eliseo Castro Farm Labor 1 insp. Lodi, CA Reicks View Farms 1 insp. Lawler, IA Talley Farms 1 insp. Arroyo Grande, CA Nevada Onion, INC. 1 insp. Yerington, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foster Poultry Farms
Livingston, CA
19 inspections $53,250
E&H Conveyors, INC. DBA KJ Mushroom Services, INC.
Toughkenamon, PA
2 inspections $53,111
Northern Timber, Inc.
Hartland, VT
0 inspections $0
Steve's Logging
Bonneau, SC
0 inspections $0
Sawyer Nursery
Hudsonville, MI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Gibson Timber Company, INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Gibson Timber Company, INC against Foster Poultry Farms, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Gibson Timber Company, INC also carries $49,818 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Gibson Timber Company, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gibson Timber Company, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Gibson Timber Company, INC have? ▼
Gibson Timber Company, INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Gibson Timber Company, INC had? ▼
Gibson Timber Company, INC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-13 and the most recent on 2011-12-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gibson Timber Company, INC? ▼
Gibson Timber Company, INC has been assessed $3,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,900 (a 30.6% reduction). Additionally, $49,818 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Gibson Timber Company, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gibson Timber Company, INC has 3 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.
Has Gibson Timber Company, INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Gibson Timber Company, INC, resulting in $49,818 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Gibson Timber Company, INC operate in? ▼
Gibson Timber Company, INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 113310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Gibson Timber Company, INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Gibson Timber Company, INC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $49,818 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Gibson Timber Company, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gibson Timber Company, INC ranks #65,563 (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 Gibson Timber Company, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gibson Timber Company, INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,400 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, E&H Conveyors, INC. DBA KJ Mushroom Services, INC. in Toughkenamon, PA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $53,111 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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