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Manufacturing · Craig, AK

Viking Lumber Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Viking Lumber Company, INC. ranks #9,566 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$32,217
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,566
of 99,447 penalized employers

Viking Lumber Company, INC. in Craig, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,217. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Viking Lumber Company, INC. 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,566 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Weiler INC in Knoxville, IA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $32,217 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#9,566
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Viking Lumber Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Viking Lumber Company, INC. runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$32,217 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Viking Lumber Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0213243546OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLM GLASFIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHAPARRAL (VIRGINIA)…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12QUARRYCUT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24Bottomley Evergreens…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GALION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17DOYLE & ROTH MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44SCHWEBEL BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BRODER BROS CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ENDPAK PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HITACHI ENERGY USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SKYLINE HOMES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLEX N GATE ROYAL OA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MEDPLAST INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37FXI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TRADE WELL PALLET, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUGAR CREEK PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WHITE WELDING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30PRECISION FABRICS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CONTRACTORS WARDROBE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Viking Lumber Compan…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Viking Lumber Company, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Viking Lumber Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Viking Lumber Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #4,761 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($32,217 assessed).

How Viking Lumber Company, INC. Compares

Viking Lumber Company, INC.'s 6.67 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-09-08

Last Inspection

2026-02-13

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,739

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $10,739 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$69,226

Current Penalty Amount

$32,217

Penalty Reduction

53.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,009 from the initial assessment of $69,226. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Viking Lumber Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $32,217 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,739 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,217 here).

Weiler INC $32,217 IA Greystone of Virginia, INC. $32,216 VA Eagle Wings Industries, INC. $32,206 IL Porex Technologies Corporation $32,230 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

LM Glasfiber, INC. 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND Chaparral (Virginia) INC 3 insp. Petersburg, VA Quarrycut INC. 3 insp. Parker Ford, PA Bottomley Evergreens and Farms, Inc 3 insp. Ennice, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Weiler INC
Knoxville, IA
6 inspections $32,217
Greystone of Virginia, INC.
Toano, VA
3 inspections $32,216
Pearl River Foods
Carthage, MS
0 inspections $0
Eagle Wings Industries, INC.
Rantoul, IL
3 inspections $32,206
Porex Technologies Corporation
Saint Charles, MI
3 inspections $32,230

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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 Viking Lumber Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Viking Lumber Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Viking Lumber Company, INC. have? ▼
Viking Lumber Company, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,217.
How many OSHA inspections has Viking Lumber Company, INC. had? ▼
Viking Lumber Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-08 and the most recent on 2026-02-13. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Viking Lumber Company, INC.? ▼
Viking Lumber Company, INC. has been assessed $32,217 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,226 (a 53.5% reduction).
Does Viking Lumber Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Viking Lumber Company, INC. has 16 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 Viking Lumber Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Viking Lumber Company, INC. 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 Viking 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, Viking Lumber Company, INC. ranks #9,566 (the top 10% 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 Viking Lumber Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Viking Lumber Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $32,217 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Weiler INC in Knoxville, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,217 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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