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Wholesale Trade · Mitchell, SD

Mueller Lumber Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mueller Lumber Company ranks #20,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$17,122
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mueller Lumber Company in Mitchell, SD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,122. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mueller Lumber Company 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, S. Bertram INC. in Linden, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $17,165 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#20,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mueller Lumber Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mueller Lumber Company runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$17,122 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mueller Lumber Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLANGLEY RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17H & H IRON AND METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PULL-A-PART OF AUGUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JASPER PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WINSTON WEAVER CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21REINHART FOODSERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMFORT RESEARCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PENNSYLVANIA STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PEPSICO BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JOHN SNYDER TOOL INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MALOLO BEVERAGES & S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9REDEMTECH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LOUIS PADNOS IRON & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLASS BAGGING ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HAROLD C. ANDERSON L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TRUCK ENTERPRISES RO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL SHOPPES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HAMPTON MECHANICAL INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ECS REFINING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Mueller Lumber Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Mueller Lumber Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mueller Lumber Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Mueller Lumber Company is the #978 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($17,122).

How Mueller Lumber Company Compares

Mueller Lumber Company's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-12-17

Last Inspection

2024-08-19

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,707

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,707 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$20,569

Current Penalty Amount

$17,122

Penalty Reduction

16.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,447 from the initial assessment of $20,569. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Mueller Lumber Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mueller Lumber Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $17,122 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,707 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,122 here).

C&F Enterprises $17,141 VA A & K Railroad Materials, INC. $17,100 KS S. Bertram INC. $17,165 NJ Tidewater Wood Products LLC $17,067 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Langley Recycling Company, INC. 3 insp. Kansas City, MO H & H Iron and Metal, INC. 3 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Pull-a-Part of Augusta, LLC 3 insp. Augusta, GA Jasper Products LLC 3 insp. Joplin, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wolverine Packing
Detroit, MI
0 inspections $0
C&F Enterprises
Newport News, VA
3 inspections $17,141
A & K Railroad Materials, INC.
Kansas City, KS
2 inspections $17,100
S. Bertram INC.
Linden, NJ
4 inspections $17,165
Tidewater Wood Products LLC
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $17,067

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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 Mueller Lumber Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mueller Lumber Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mueller Lumber Company have? ▼
Mueller Lumber Company has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,122.
How many OSHA inspections has Mueller Lumber Company had? ▼
Mueller Lumber Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-17 and the most recent on 2024-08-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mueller Lumber Company? ▼
Mueller Lumber Company has been assessed $17,122 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,569 (a 16.8% reduction).
Does Mueller Lumber Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mueller Lumber Company has 6 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 Mueller Lumber Company operate in? ▼
Mueller Lumber Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mueller Lumber Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mueller Lumber Company ranks #20,937 (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 Mueller Lumber Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mueller Lumber Company's total OSHA penalty of $17,122 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, S. Bertram INC. in Linden, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $17,165 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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