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White County Lumber Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), White County Lumber Company INC ranks #7,425 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty40% serious
$38,450
OSHA penalties
52
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#7,425
of 99,447 penalized employers

White County Lumber Company INC in Sparta, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,450. 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 White County Lumber Company INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 52 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,425 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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, Skyline Homes in Arkansas City, KS is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $38,423 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
40.4%
of violations were serious
#7,425
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (13.0 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 White County Lumber Company INC runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$38,450 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 White County Lumber Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0013.627.340.954.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22HAGEL METAL FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18WOOD-MODE LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12LONG FALLS PAPERBOAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26GRAY METAL PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17DORSEY TRAILER LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16MANUFACTURING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27DENTALEZ ALABAMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19ATHENS FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21BARNHARDT MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17WB MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9POCINO FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20ADVANCE PALLET, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BAY WOOD PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17ROSKAM BAKING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DUREX, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SIMMONS PET FOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PENFLEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CS WIND AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LISLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17White County Lumber …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 52
White County Lumber Company INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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.

White County Lumber Company INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: White County Lumber Company INC is the #3,729 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($38,450).

How White County Lumber Company INC Compares

White County Lumber Company INC's 13.00 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 (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-04-22

Last Inspection

2010-12-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,613

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $9,613 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

40.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

31

Other-Than-Serious

59.6% 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

$54,275

Current Penalty Amount

$38,450

Penalty Reduction

29.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,825 from the initial assessment of $54,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric White County Lumber Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 52 8.0
Total Penalty $38,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,613 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,450 here).

Unytite, INC. $38,465 IL Bakewise Brands, INC. $38,433 NY Coreslab Structures Missouri, INC. $38,430 MO Primary Packaging, INC. $38,471 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Safeway, INC. 4 insp. Denver, CO Hagel Metal Fabrication, INC. 4 insp. East Peoria, IL Wood-Mode LLC 4 insp. Kreamer, PA Long Falls Paperboard LLC 4 insp. Brattleboro, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Unytite, INC.
Peru, IL
3 inspections $38,465
Bakewise Brands, INC.
Macedon, NY
3 inspections $38,433
Coreslab Structures Missouri, INC.
Marshall, MO
2 inspections $38,430
Primary Packaging, INC.
Bolivar, OH
2 inspections $38,471
Skyline Homes
Arkansas City, KS
3 inspections $38,423

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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 White County Lumber Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, White County Lumber Company INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 4 inspections, including 21 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 White County Lumber Company INC have? ▼
White County Lumber Company INC has 52 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,450.
How many OSHA inspections has White County Lumber Company INC had? ▼
White County Lumber Company INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-22 and the most recent on 2010-12-21. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for White County Lumber Company INC? ▼
White County Lumber Company INC has been assessed $38,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,275 (a 29.2% reduction).
Does White County Lumber Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. White County Lumber Company INC has 21 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 White County Lumber Company INC operate in? ▼
White County 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 White County 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, White County Lumber Company INC ranks #7,425 (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 White County Lumber Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
White County Lumber Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $38,450 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Skyline Homes in Arkansas City, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $38,423 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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