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Retail Trade · Columbia Falls, MT

RBM Lumber, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), RBM Lumber, INC. ranks #19,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$18,420
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

RBM Lumber, INC. in Columbia Falls, MT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected RBM Lumber, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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. For comparison, Tommy House Tire Co. in Decatur, IL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#19,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How RBM Lumber, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows RBM Lumber, INC. runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$18,420 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is RBM Lumber, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUDS AND BLOSSOMS TO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SAM'S EAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PEERLESS CLOTHING IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WOLVERINE PACKING CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NAPA SAMOA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOME BUILDERS CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MILLER PAINT CO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DISCOUNT TIRE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GRANDVIEW BUILDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SPREETAIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HOME DEPOT U.S.A. INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MACEY'S INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GOLDEN STATE LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RINK'S GUN & SPORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MASON MARINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUPER ORIENTAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE SALVATION ARMY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WALGREEN CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HERRICK GRAPEVINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RBM Lumber, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
RBM Lumber, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

RBM Lumber, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, RBM Lumber, INC. ranks #447 at $18,420 current penalty.

How RBM Lumber, INC. Compares

RBM Lumber, INC.'s 5.00 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 far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-19

Last Inspection

2014-03-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $6,140 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$32,900

Current Penalty Amount

$18,420

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,480 from the initial assessment of $32,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric RBM Lumber, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 15 1.7
Total Penalty $18,420 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,140 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for RBM Lumber, INC., both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,420 here).

LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California $18,425 CA Altman Specialty Plants, LLC $18,390 CA Walmart Supercenter $18,467 NY Tallahassee CH, LLC $18,494 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Buds and Blossoms Too LLC 3 insp. Richland, WA Army & Air Force Exchange Service 3 insp. McClellan, CA Sam's East, INC. 3 insp. Latham, NY Peerless Clothing International 3 insp. ST. Albans, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California
Redding, CA
2 inspections $18,425
Zeigler Chevrolet of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
0 inspections $0
Prime Time Butcher
Woodbury, NY
0 inspections $0
Tommy House Tire Co.
Decatur, IL
0 inspections $0
Unclaimed Furniture
Myrtle Beach, SC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare RBM Lumber, INC. against LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 RBM Lumber, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, RBM Lumber, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 RBM Lumber, INC. have? ▼
RBM Lumber, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,420.
How many OSHA inspections has RBM Lumber, INC. had? ▼
RBM Lumber, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-19 and the most recent on 2014-03-13. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for RBM Lumber, INC.? ▼
RBM Lumber, INC. has been assessed $18,420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,900 (a 44.0% reduction).
Does RBM Lumber, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. RBM Lumber, INC. has 12 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 RBM Lumber, INC. operate in? ▼
RBM Lumber, INC. 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.
Where does RBM Lumber, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, RBM Lumber, INC. ranks #19,289 (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 RBM Lumber, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
RBM Lumber, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,420 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tommy House Tire Co. in Decatur, IL 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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