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P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. ranks #23,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$15,472
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. in Ladysmith, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,472. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Northern Pride INC in Thief River Falls, MN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,475 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#23,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,472 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA-BRITE PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17NIDRA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ARCELORMITTAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AMTECH SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TENNECO-WALKER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COSMEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SHERMAN ROTO TANK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STELLA-JONES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3APEL CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TORCH STEEL PROCESSI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARSENAL COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GA RICHARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVANTAGE SALES & SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUMAR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16UFP MOULTRIE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EXTRUSIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CALLAWAY FARMS MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MAF INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INDIAN RIVER BEVERAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DUNN PALLET CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3P.J. Murphy Forest P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. ranks #11,080 at $15,472 current penalty.

How P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. Compares

P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP.'s 3.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-19

Last Inspection

2021-11-23

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,157

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $5,157 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$22,103

Current Penalty Amount

$15,472

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,631 from the initial assessment of $22,103. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $15,472 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,157 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,472 here).

Texas Metal Tech, INC. $15,470 TX Intex Millwork Solutions, INC. $15,470 NJ Dingess Lumber Company, INC. $15,470 WV Northern Pride INC $15,475 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A-Brite Plating Company 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Nidra LLC 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Arcelormittal 3 insp. Vinton, TX Amtech Southeast LLC 3 insp. Elmore, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Texas Metal Tech, INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $15,470
Intex Millwork Solutions, INC.
Millville, NJ
2 inspections $15,470
Dingess Lumber Company, INC.
Belington, WV
2 inspections $15,470
Northern Pride INC
Thief River Falls, MN
3 inspections $15,475
Information Packaging CORP.
Macedon, NY
2 inspections $15,476

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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 P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. have? ▼
P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,472.
How many OSHA inspections has P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. had? ▼
P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-19 and the most recent on 2021-11-23. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP.? ▼
P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. has been assessed $15,472 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,103 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. has 10 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 P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. operate in? ▼
P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. 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 P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP. ranks #23,332 (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 P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
P.J. Murphy Forest Products CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,472 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, Northern Pride INC in Thief River Falls, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,475 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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