Establishment profile
DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC
3914 OCEAN GATEWAY, LINKWOOD, MD, 21835
321113 — Sawmills
Summary
DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC has accumulated 50 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $15,457 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 81st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 22 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th 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
DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
36% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3211 within MD. Peer group: 22 employers. This establishment has 50 OSHA violations; peer median is 22.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DORCHESTER LUMBER CO 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 DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC. 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 DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DORCHESTER LUMBER CO 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 DORCHESTER LUMBER CO 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 DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-05 | Planned | 13 | 8 | $6,097 | |
| 1998-05-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-08-16 | Planned | 24 | 20 | $8,000 | |
| 1989-05-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-06-28 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-04-05 | Planned | 11 | 4 | $1,000 | |
| 1987-11-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-07-27 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-09-25 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-08-13 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $360 | |
| 1982-10-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in sawmills within MD, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.OAKLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- MILLVILLE LUMBER CO., INC.SNOW HILL — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDWOOD MILLS INCMILLINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- GOAD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.HUGHESVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- J.V. WELLS, INC.SHARPTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- COFFEY LUMBER COMPANY, INC.LA PLATA — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE CROPPER BROTHERS LUMBER COMPANYWILLARDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE B Y LUMBER COMPANYWHITE PLAINS — 1 federal enforcement record
- SISLER LUMBER CO., INC.OAKLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DORCHESTER LUMBER CO 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 DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 50 violations and $15,457 in total penalties.
- How does DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DORCHESTER LUMBER CO INC operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.