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Retail Trade · Mansfield, MA

National Lumber Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Lumber Company ranks #59,876 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$4,214
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,876
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Lumber Company in Mansfield, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,214. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected National Lumber Company 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,876 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Arrow Shell in Covina, CA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#59,876
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 National Lumber Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows National Lumber Company runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,214 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is National Lumber Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLOWERWOOD NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOLD TONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CARIBBEAN RETAIL VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DETROIT'S CLASSIC PA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROSS DRESS FOR LESS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MENARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TMT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SKYLINE MARINE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9H MART PORTLAND INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KENDALL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DIAMOND S MEAT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LAWLEY MOTORS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAL-MART ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MFS SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RUGS USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PEARL FACTORY, THE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10National Lumber Comp…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
National Lumber Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

National Lumber Company in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, National Lumber Company ranks #1,585 at $4,214 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $4,214 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How National Lumber Company Compares

National Lumber Company's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-26

Last Inspection

2017-09-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,405

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,405 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$8,424

Current Penalty Amount

$4,214

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,214

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,210 from the initial assessment of $8,424. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How National Lumber Company compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Lumber Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $4,214 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,405 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,214 here).

Kohl's Department Stores, INC. $4,208 PA Capri Aguadilla INC $4,200 PR Sneade's Ace Home Center, INC. $4,200 MD Affiliated Foods Midwest $4,200 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Flowerwood Nursery, INC. 3 insp. Mobile, AL Gold Tone, INC. 3 insp. Titusville, FL Save Mart Supermarkets 3 insp. Oakland, CA Caribbean Retail Ventures INC. 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR

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What to do with this record

Use National Lumber Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare National Lumber Company against Taro Sue Store, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether National Lumber Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • National Lumber Company also carries $0 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 National Lumber Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Lumber Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does National Lumber Company have? ▼
National Lumber Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,214.
How many OSHA inspections has National Lumber Company had? ▼
National Lumber Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-26 and the most recent on 2017-09-12. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Lumber Company? ▼
National Lumber Company has been assessed $4,214 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,424 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does National Lumber Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Lumber Company 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.
Has National Lumber Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against National Lumber Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does National Lumber Company operate in? ▼
National Lumber Company operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if National Lumber Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe National Lumber Company 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does National Lumber Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Lumber Company ranks #59,876 (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 National Lumber Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Lumber Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,214 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arrow Shell in Covina, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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