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Manufacturing · Brooklet, GA

W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. ranks #4,413 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$55,481
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,413
of 99,447 penalized employers

W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. in Brooklet, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,481. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,413 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aerojet Rocketdyne, INC. in Rancho Cordova, CA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $55,515 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#4,413
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$55,481 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,481) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,481 $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 W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedORBITAL ATK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEXHAUL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEMICONDUCTOR COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLEPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SINCLAIR CASPER REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41RENO REFRACTORIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MERCK, SHARPE & DOHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S & H CABINETS & MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMECO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DOUBLE 'R' SHARPENING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TWIN MARQUIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSTOWN FEED MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GROVE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23S-5! MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIAD METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11W.M. Sheppard Lumber…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. ranks #2,248 at $55,481 current penalty.

How W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. Compares

W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC.'s 8.00 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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-10-03

Last Inspection

2023-10-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,741

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $27,741 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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

$109,483

Current Penalty Amount

$55,481

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $54,002 from the initial assessment of $109,483. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $55,481 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,741 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,481 here).

Saratoga Forest Management $55,463 WY B P West Coast Products LLC $55,500 WA Vigor Alaska, LLC $55,460 AK Aerojet Rocketdyne, INC. $55,515 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The RV Factory
Elkhart, IN
0 inspections $0
Saratoga Forest Management
Saratoga, WY
3 inspections $55,463
B P West Coast Products LLC
Blaine, WA
2 inspections $55,500
Vigor Alaska, LLC
Ketchikan, AK
6 inspections $55,460
Aerojet Rocketdyne, INC.
Rancho Cordova, CA
6 inspections $55,515

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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 W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. have? ▼
W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,481.
How many OSHA inspections has W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. had? ▼
W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-03 and the most recent on 2023-10-25. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC.? ▼
W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. has been assessed $55,481 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $109,483 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. operate in? ▼
W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., 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 W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. ranks #4,413 (the top 5% 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 W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
W.M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $55,481 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aerojet Rocketdyne, INC. in Rancho Cordova, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $55,515 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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