Establishment profile
INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC.
407 LUMBER LANE, INDEPENDENCE, VA, 24348
321113 — Sawmills
Summary
INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC. has accumulated 146 OSHA violations across 17 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $217,339 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 216 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
59% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 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 · 46 citations in this view · $89,917 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 5 | 5 | $7,660 | Feb 1989 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 3 | 3 | $3,400 | Feb 1989 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 3 | 3 | $240 | Jul 1986 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 3 | 3 | — | Jul 1986 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 2 | 2 | $15,497 | Dec 2016 | Apr 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $8,820 | Dec 2016 | Apr 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 2 | 2 | $6,860 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0265 C04 IV | 2 | 2 | $6,860 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 2 | 2 | $6,860 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $6,615 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV A | 2 | 2 | $6,615 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 2 | 2 | $5,615 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E01 | 2 | 2 | $4,410 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 2 | 2 | $2,505 | Dec 1991 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A09 | 2 | 2 | $2,205 | Feb 1989 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,680 | Feb 1989 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,305 | Feb 1989 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Dec 1991 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 2 | 2 | $950 | Feb 1989 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 2 | $820 | Feb 1989 | Dec 1991 |
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 3211 within VA. Peer group: 216 employers. This establishment has 146 OSHA violations; peer median is 9.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for INDEPENDENCE LUMBER 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 INDEPENDENCE LUMBER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2020 | Amputated,Amputation,Disconnecting Means,Fingertip,Lumber | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Loader,Material Handling,Run Over,Struck ByFatality | 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 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 6 violations · $1,112 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Aug 2014 | 1 | 6 | 5 | $1,112 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 6 violations · $1,112 in backwages · 5 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 – Aug 2014 | Support Activities for Forestry | FLSA | 6 | 5 | $1,112 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 12 citations · 3S&S · $1,998 proposed / $1,998 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9213083 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 8206435 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 8206429 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 8206436 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $139 | $139 |
| 8206434 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8206433 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8206432 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8206431 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8206430 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9213082 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9213081 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Apr 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 6034223 | Independence Lumber Inc Grayson, VA | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC.. 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 INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for INDEPENDENCE LUMBER 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 INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-16 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $19,662 | |
| 2017-10-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-07-28 | Referral | 3 | 1 | $2,867 | |
| 2016-06-21 | Planned | 76 | 74 | $126,000 | |
| 2016-06-15 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 11 | 11 | $53,690 | |
| 2014-10-21 | Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-04-07 | Programmed Related | 4 | 4 | $4,125 | |
| 2007-02-28 | Planned | 10 | 10 | $5,610 | |
| 2001-03-15 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-12-21 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $625 | |
| 1997-12-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-02-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-11-27 | Planned | 14 | 10 | $3,760 | |
| 1989-02-07 | Planned | 19 | 11 | $1,000 | |
| 1986-07-15 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-07-01 | 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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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on INDEPENDENCE LUMBER 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC. has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 146 violations and $217,338.5 in total penalties.
- How does INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC. operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.
- Has INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving INDEPENDENCE LUMBER INC..