Manufacturing · Cottage Grove, OR

Starfire Lumber CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Starfire Lumber CO ranks #93,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$430
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#93,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Starfire Lumber CO in Cottage Grove, OR has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $430. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Starfire Lumber CO: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,740 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, Royal Oak Metal Craft INC in Portland, OR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $430 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#93,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 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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How Starfire Lumber CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Starfire Lumber CO runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$430 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Starfire Lumber CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXIDE TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18SOUTHWEST PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20AMITRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26LIONI LATTICINI INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9US MANUFACTURING COR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15AMERICAN SIGN AND NE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39IRWIN STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12PACKLESS INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7FELDMEIER EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CNH AMERICA, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17EXPERA SPECIALTY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MASTER MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11LOW TEMP INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13CARRY-ON TRAILER, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FINDLAY PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2PORTABLE MACHINE WOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6JCIM US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6GREENFIELD PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 34TECHNIQUE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18Starfire Lumber CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Starfire Lumber CO has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Starfire Lumber CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Starfire Lumber CO ranks #34,096 at $430 current penalty.

How Starfire Lumber CO Compares

Starfire Lumber CO's 1.50 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-09-27

Last Inspection

2011-05-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$108

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $108 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$430

Current Penalty Amount

$430

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Starfire Lumber CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Starfire Lumber CO Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $430 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $108 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Starfire Lumber CO, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($430 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 Starfire Lumber CO safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Starfire Lumber CO's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 6 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 Starfire Lumber CO have?
Starfire Lumber CO has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $430.
How many OSHA inspections has Starfire Lumber CO had?
Starfire Lumber CO has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-27 and the most recent on 2011-05-20. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Starfire Lumber CO?
Starfire Lumber CO has been assessed $430 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Starfire Lumber CO have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Starfire Lumber CO 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 Starfire Lumber CO operate in?
Starfire Lumber CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Starfire Lumber CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Starfire Lumber CO ranks #93,740 (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 Starfire Lumber CO's safety record compare to industry average?
Starfire Lumber CO's total OSHA penalty of $430 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, Royal Oak Metal Craft INC in Portland, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $430 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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