Establishment profile
FRANKLIN VENEERS
5735 HIGHWAY 56 EAST, FRANKLINTON, NC, 27525
321211 — Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Summary
FRANKLIN VENEERS has accumulated 52 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $6,750 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 144 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FRANKLIN VENEERS appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls 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 (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 24 citations in this view · $6,750 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 9501.2901 | 2 | 2 | $1,350 | Aug 2001 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 2 | 2 | $160 | Nov 1986 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 2 | — | Nov 1986 | Aug 2001 |
| 7F0102 | 2 | 1 | — | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $1,820 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 Q04 | 1 | 1 | $490 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $490 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 1 | 1 | $490 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 Q02 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F04 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 G01 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 C | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3212 within NC. Peer group: 144 employers. This establishment has 52 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FRANKLIN VENEERS. 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 FRANKLIN VENEERS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2007 | ABDOMEN,FRONT END LOADER,IND TRK OPERATOR,DEGLOVED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,SAWMILL,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECT,LUMBER STACK,UNSTABLE POSITIONFatality | 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 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 FRANKLIN VENEERS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FRANKLIN VENEERS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FRANKLIN VENEERS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FRANKLIN VENEERS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FRANKLIN VENEERS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRANKLIN VENEERS, INC. 5735 HIGHWAY 56 EAST · FRANKLINTON, NC, 27525 | AirWater | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jun 2011 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 FRANKLIN VENEERS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2015-05-07. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-09-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-04-10 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $2,820 | |
| 2001-06-27 | Planned | 35 | 16 | $3,170 | |
| 1986-10-08 | Planned | 15 | 5 | $760 |
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 NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- BALTEK INC.COLFAX — 2 federal enforcement records
- ACME FACE VENEER COMPANY, INC.LEXINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- HAYWORTH ROLL AND PANEL CO., INC.HIGH POINT — 1 federal enforcement record
- BENSON VENEERBENSON — 1 federal enforcement record
- SAUERS & COMPANY, INC.HIGH POINT — 1 federal enforcement record
- SOUTHERN VENEER COMPANYTHOMASVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- CAROLINA CURVES, INC.CONOVER — 1 federal enforcement record
- CALYPSO PANEL COMPANY, INC.CALYPSO — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMERICAN HARDWOODS, INC.MOCKSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FRANKLIN VENEERS 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FRANKLIN VENEERS's OSHA violation history?
- FRANKLIN VENEERS has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 52 violations and $6,750 in total penalties.
- How does FRANKLIN VENEERS's safety record compare to its industry?
- FRANKLIN VENEERS operates in the hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
- Has FRANKLIN VENEERS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FRANKLIN VENEERS.