Establishment profile
CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT
1445 LANCASTER HWY, CHESTER, SC, 29705
321211 — Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Summary
CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $3,780 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 32 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 84th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3212 within SC. Peer group: 32 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. 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 CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. 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 CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-20 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $1,020 | |
| 2007-11-15 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-07-11 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $720 | |
| 2006-05-09 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $2,040 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturing within SC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DARLINGTON VENEER CO INCDARLINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- WALTERBORO VENEERWALTERBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- KEARSE MANUFACTURING COMPANYOLAR — 1 federal enforcement record
- GREENLINE INDUSTRIES INCBEAUFORT — 1 federal enforcement record
- CORBETT PLYWOOD COMPANYFAIRFAX — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT 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 CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT's OSHA violation history?
- CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $3,780 in total penalties.
- How does CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHESTER WOOD PRODUCT operates in the hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.