Establishment profile
BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
800 WEST CLAY STREET, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792
321113 — Sawmills
Summary
BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 59 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $53,678 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 115 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3211 within GA. Peer group: 115 employers. This establishment has 59 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2008 | CHAIN,FRACTURE,REPAIR,CONVEYOR,FALLFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Significant Violation.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-09 | Follow-up | 2 | 2 | $3,142 | |
| 2011-07-14 | Follow-up | 6 | 6 | $18,315 | |
| 2008-11-17 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 2008-04-30 | Planned | 13 | 12 | $14,375 | |
| 2000-11-29 | Planned | 18 | 17 | $13,556 | |
| 2000-11-29 | Planned | 7 | — | $1,000 | |
| 1985-09-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-04-29 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-04-15 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-03-20 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $260 | |
| 1977-01-05 | Planned | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-09-25 | Planned | 2 | — | $30 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 59 violations and $53,678.2 in total penalties.
- How does BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC. operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.
- Has BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving BALFOUR LUMBER COMPANY, INC..