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Manufacturing · Thomaston, GA

Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. ranks #4,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$58,069
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#4,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. in Thomaston, GA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,069. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. 6 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 40 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 40 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 (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hancock Concrete Products LLC in Hancock, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $58,100 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#4,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (6.7 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 Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$58,069 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($58,069) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,069 $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 Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIPS OF SANFORD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS PRIDE INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11GLOBAL PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31DOW MACHINE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16BAE SYSTEMS SOUTHEAS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14BDG WRAP-TITE, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MERCER FORGE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16QUICK CABLE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13MATERIAL HANDLING TE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 35TYSON FRESH MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5OWENS CORNING FIBERG…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3DELTA STAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4FCC (NORTH CAROLINA)…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20HORMEL FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13DUREX INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6SPRAYTEK INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27RADI'S CUSTOM WOODWO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PALLETONE OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6CRESTWOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8Keadle Lumber Enterp…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40
Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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.

Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. is the #2,104 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($58,069).

How Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. Compares

Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC.'s 6.67 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 (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-03-15

Last Inspection

2013-04-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,678

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $9,678 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

40

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

$89,120

Current Penalty Amount

$58,069

Penalty Reduction

34.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,051 from the initial assessment of $89,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 40 8.0
Total Penalty $58,069 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,678 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,069 here).

Smitty's Supply, INC. $58,047 LA Hancock Concrete Products LLC $58,100 MN National Electric Coil Company LP $58,100 TX Schneider Electric USA, INC. $58,101 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Mips of Sanford, LLC 6 insp. Sanford, FL Farmers Pride Incorporated 6 insp. Fredericksburg, PA Global Plastics, INC. 6 insp. Perris, CA Dow Machine Corporation 6 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Smitty's Supply, INC.
Roseland, LA
3 inspections $58,047
Hancock Concrete Products LLC
Hancock, MN
2 inspections $58,100
National Electric Coil Company LP
Brownsville, TX
2 inspections $58,100
Schneider Electric USA, INC.
Oxford, OH
6 inspections $58,101
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Lincoln, NE
4 inspections $58,031

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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 Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 6 inspections, including 40 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 Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 40 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,069.
How many OSHA inspections has Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-15 and the most recent on 2013-04-02. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $58,069 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $89,120 (a 34.8% reduction).
Does Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. has 40 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 Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. 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 Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC. ranks #4,119 (the top 5% 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 Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Keadle Lumber Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $58,069 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hancock Concrete Products LLC in Hancock, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $58,100 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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