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Wholesale Trade · Conway, AR

Ridout Lumber Company of Conway

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ridout Lumber Company of Conway ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ridout Lumber Company of Conway in Conway, AR has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 381 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ridout Lumber Company of Conway once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,066 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Rolland Hair Trend in Union City, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,066
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ridout Lumber Company of Conway runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ridout Lumber Company of Conway.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC NATIONAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MARBLE TODAY, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SUMMIT DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ARNOLD SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8GREGCO RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PRODUCERS LIVESTOCK …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2NOVA MUD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6REAL APPLIANCE WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ATAMIAN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3OILTANKING HOUSTON, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MEX FLORES PRODUCE C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FRESH CREATIVE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CANTON FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GOLD COAST EAGLE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MRV SIDING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SHORE CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LOFTY'S TEXTILE WAST…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PETE'S GREENS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1THE MADDEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7JR METAL FRAMES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6Ridout Lumber Compan…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
Ridout Lumber Company of Conway has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Ridout Lumber Company of Conway in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Ridout Lumber Company of Conway is the #3,231 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Ridout Lumber Company of Conway ranks #1,129 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($4,066).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,000 OSHA penalties plus $4,066 WHD back wages (57.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ridout Lumber Company of Conway Compares

Ridout Lumber Company of Conway's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-10-17

Last Inspection

2012-10-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,066

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,066
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
381
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,066
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,066

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ridout Lumber Company of Conway owed $4,066 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 381 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ridout Lumber Company of Conway compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ridout Lumber Company of Conway Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $3,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ridout Lumber Company of Conway, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Cummins Central Power, L.L.C. $3,000 NE Tuthill Pump Corporation $3,000 IL Williams-Sonoma Direct, INC. $3,000 CA Brown Manufacturing Group INC $3,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Republic National Distributing Company 1 insp. Ashland, VA Marble Today, INC 1 insp. Palatka, FL Summit Distributing 1 insp. Earth City, MO Arnold Supply, INC. 1 insp. Wallingford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rolland Hair Trend
Union City, NJ
0 inspections $0
Marana Stockyards
Marana, AZ
0 inspections $0
Schnitzer Steel Industries, INC.
Oakland, CA
3 inspections $7,060
R & L Recycling LLC
Bakersfield, CA
1 inspections $655
Tri-Cities Beverage Corporation
Newport News, VA
2 inspections $7,055

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ridout Lumber Company of Conway against Rolland Hair Trend, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Ridout Lumber Company of Conway's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Ridout Lumber Company of Conway also carries $4,066 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 Ridout Lumber Company of Conway safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ridout Lumber Company of Conway's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ridout Lumber Company of Conway have? ▼
Ridout Lumber Company of Conway has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Ridout Lumber Company of Conway had? ▼
Ridout Lumber Company of Conway has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-17 and the most recent on 2012-10-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ridout Lumber Company of Conway? ▼
Ridout Lumber Company of Conway has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,066 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Ridout Lumber Company of Conway have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ridout Lumber Company of Conway has 1 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 Ridout Lumber Company of Conway been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ridout Lumber Company of Conway, resulting in $4,066 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ridout Lumber Company of Conway operate in? ▼
Ridout Lumber Company of Conway operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Ridout Lumber Company of Conway owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Ridout Lumber Company of Conway 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 $4,066 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Ridout Lumber Company of Conway rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ridout Lumber Company of Conway ranks #68,523 (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 Ridout Lumber Company of Conway's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ridout Lumber Company of Conway's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rolland Hair Trend in Union City, NJ is a similar wholesale 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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