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Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC ranks #78,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,753
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#78,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC in Snow Hill, MD has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,753. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sterling Technologies in Lake City, PA is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,753 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWILSONART LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12JCG FARMS OF ALABAMA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24WDC ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41BUILDING MATERIALS M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN SURFACING M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17MACLEAN POWER SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WINONA HARDWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10COEXTRUDED PLASTIC T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SERVICE KING MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18ERAMET MARIETTA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12HASTINGS MFG CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18AIRLITE PLASTICS COM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TS TECH ALABAMA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ILSCO EXTRUSIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4INTUITIVE STAFFING S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LOUIS MESKAN BRASS F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12TUFF SHED, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SMITHFIELD FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1Paul M Jones Lumber …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC ranks #30,356 at $1,753 current penalty.

How Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC Compares

Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC's 0.50 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 below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-01-28

Last Inspection

2023-02-06

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$438

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $438 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,450

Current Penalty Amount

$1,753

Penalty Reduction

49.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,697 from the initial assessment of $3,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,753 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $438 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,753 here).

Ranco Fertiservice, INC. $1,752 IA Blue Ridge Tank Cleaning, INC. $1,752 VA North Vernon Industry CORP $1,755 IN Overly Door Company $1,750 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Wilsonart LLC 4 insp. Temple, TX JCG Farms of Alabama, LLC 4 insp. Rockmart, GA WDC Acquisition, LLC 4 insp. Creston, IA Heritage Industrial Finishing, INC. 4 insp. Akron, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CRC Powder Coating
Mooresville, NC
0 inspections $0
Ranco Fertiservice, INC.
Sioux Rapids, IA
3 inspections $1,752
Blue Ridge Tank Cleaning, INC.
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $1,752
North Vernon Industry CORP
North Vernon, IN
2 inspections $1,755
Sterling Technologies
Lake City, PA
1 inspections $0

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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 Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC have? ▼
Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,753.
How many OSHA inspections has Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC had? ▼
Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-28 and the most recent on 2023-02-06. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC? ▼
Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC has been assessed $1,753 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,450 (a 49.2% reduction).
Does Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC has 2 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 Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC operate in? ▼
Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC ranks #78,744 (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 Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paul M Jones Lumber Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,753 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sterling Technologies in Lake City, PA 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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