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Norbord Alabama INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norbord Alabama INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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OSHA penalties
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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections

Norbord Alabama INC. in Lanett, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norbord Alabama INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Richard & Sons, LLC in Fond Du Lac, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Norbord Alabama INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRYSMIAN CABLES AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VENTURE METALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34BECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39THOMA-SEA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COATINGS AND ADHESIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37DSM METAL FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ZAMMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELSA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALDWIN PAVING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HI-VAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SAS AUTOMOTIVE USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ULTRA PLATING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AUTOMATED BUILDING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DE WAFELBAKKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON FURNITURE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LAIRD MFG., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIOLBASSA PROVISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAXTER HEALTHCARE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Norbord Alabama INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0
Norbord Alabama INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

How Norbord Alabama INC. Compares

3 OSHA inspections on record for Norbord Alabama INC. in Lanett, AL, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Norbord Alabama INC. to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-24

Last Inspection

2020-08-27

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Norbord Alabama INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norbord Alabama INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 0 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC 3 insp. Scottsville, TX Bucks County Shutters LLC 3 insp. Warminster, PA Venture Metals, L.L.C. 3 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Becon, INC. 3 insp. Bloomfield, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chep Services, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $0
Richard & Sons, LLC
Fond Du Lac, WI
2 inspections $0
Supreme Meats INC
Saint Francis, WI
2 inspections $0
Meta Manufacturing Corporation
Blue Ash, OH
2 inspections $0
Truss Craft of Nebraska
Grand Island, NE
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Norbord Alabama INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Norbord Alabama INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norbord Alabama INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Norbord Alabama INC. have? ▼
Norbord Alabama INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Norbord Alabama INC. had? ▼
Norbord Alabama INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-24 and the most recent on 2020-08-27. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norbord Alabama INC.? ▼
Norbord Alabama INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Norbord Alabama INC. operate in? ▼
Norbord Alabama INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321219). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Norbord Alabama INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norbord Alabama INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Richard & Sons, LLC in Fond Du Lac, WI is a similar manufacturing 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.