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Wholesale Trade · Rochester, NY

WM B Morse Lumber CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), WM B Morse Lumber CO. has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,002
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,014
of 100,495 penalized employers

WM B Morse Lumber CO. in Rochester, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,002. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected WM B Morse Lumber CO. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Avico Distributing INC. in Utica, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
23%
of penalized employers rank lower

How WM B Morse Lumber CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows WM B Morse Lumber CO. runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$2,002 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About WM B Morse Lumber CO.

The federal enforcement record for WM B Morse Lumber CO. in Rochester, NY includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,002 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,002 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,001. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-05-09 to 2026-04-01, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-09

Last Inspection

2026-04-01

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,001

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,001 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,002

Current Penalty Amount

$2,002

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How WM B Morse Lumber CO. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric WM B Morse Lumber CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 5.4
Total Penalty $2,002 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,001 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WM B Morse Lumber CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, WM B Morse Lumber CO.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 WM B Morse Lumber CO. have? ▼
WM B Morse Lumber CO. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,002.
How many OSHA inspections has WM B Morse Lumber CO. had? ▼
WM B Morse Lumber CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-09 and the most recent on 2026-04-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for WM B Morse Lumber CO.? ▼
WM B Morse Lumber CO. has been assessed $2,002 in current OSHA penalties.
Does WM B Morse Lumber CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. WM B Morse 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 WM B Morse Lumber CO. operate in? ▼
WM B Morse Lumber CO. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does WM B Morse Lumber CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
WM B Morse Lumber CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,002 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Avico Distributing INC. in Utica, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,000 in current penalties.

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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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