Establishment profile
PACIFIC LUMBER CO
1440 NEWBURG RD, FORTUNA, CA, 95540
321113 — Sawmills
Summary
PACIFIC LUMBER CO has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $975 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 125 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PACIFIC LUMBER CO appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $975 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 A | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 7183 A16 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0265 E06 IC0 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 N03 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 6151 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 3363 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 J03 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3211 within CA. Peer group: 125 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PACIFIC LUMBER CO. 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 PACIFIC LUMBER CO. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2004 | CHAIN,AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,SAWMILL,SPROCKET | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 30, 2002 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,GUARD,FOOT CONTROL,CAUGHT BY | 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 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 PACIFIC LUMBER CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for PACIFIC LUMBER CO, 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 PACIFIC LUMBER CO 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. 6 citations · $340 proposed / $340 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6348858 | Carlotta Wash Plant Humboldt, CA | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6348857 | Carlotta Wash Plant Humboldt, CA | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6345651 | Carlotta Wash Plant Humboldt, CA | Mar 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6343044 | Carlotta Wash Plant Humboldt, CA | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7998676 | Carlotta Wash Plant Humboldt, CA | Mar 2002 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7998085 | Carlotta Wash Plant Humboldt, CA | Aug 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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 PACIFIC LUMBER CO. 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 PACIFIC LUMBER CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PACIFIC LUMBER CO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-18 | Accident | 1 | — | $600 | |
| 2002-10-31 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-08-15 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-12-09 | Accident | 2 | — | $300 | |
| 1973-09-12 | Planned | 6 | — | $75 |
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 PACIFIC LUMBER CO from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 PACIFIC LUMBER CO's OSHA violation history?
- PACIFIC LUMBER CO has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $975 in total penalties.
- How does PACIFIC LUMBER CO's safety record compare to its industry?
- PACIFIC LUMBER CO operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.