Establishment profile
PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
251 PARTON RD., RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139
321113 — Sawmills
EIN 560711418
Summary
PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 99 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $89,052 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 185 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 41 citations in this view · $72,963 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 9501.2901 | 5 | 2 | $2,126 | Sep 1998 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 3 | 3 | $9,500 | Jun 2007 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 3 | 3 | $525 | May 1983 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 2 | $12,687 | Dec 1995 | Jul 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $10,980 | Feb 2018 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $7,528 | Sep 1998 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $700 | Sep 1998 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0265 C04 IV | 2 | 2 | $40 | Jun 1973 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1998 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1998 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1998 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 IV | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1998 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J03 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1998 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 G03 IVD | 2 | 2 | — | May 1983 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1973 | Sep 1998 |
| 95.129(01) | 1 | 1 | $10,937 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A01 | 1 | 1 | $7,340 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F03 I | 1 | 1 | $5,600 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0265 C18 I | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
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 NC. Peer group: 185 employers. This establishment has 99 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 135 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2023 | Backing Up,Blunt force trauma,Forklift,Head,Sawmill,Struck By,TraumaticFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, 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 PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, 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 PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PARTON LUMBER CO INC 251 PARTON RD · RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139 | Air | No Violation Identified | 5 | 0 | — | Apr 2026 | View → |
PARTON LUMBER COMPANY INC HWY 64 E · RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Mar 1991 | 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 PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureWOOD DISPOSAL ZONE# 3 (EASTERN - PISGAH ZONE) NORTH CAROLINA - BASE YEARcontract · Last action 2025-09-29$278,116
- Department of AgricultureTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MANAGEMENT, AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE NANTAHALA AND PISGAH NATIONAL FORESTS. THE FOREST SERVICE IS SEEKING TO GAIN A DISPOSAL SITE IN THREE GEOGRAPHIC ZONES. ONE SITEcontract · Last action 2025-09-26$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 113310 - LOGGING. Last action: 2025-09-29. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $25,920 | |
| 2024-01-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-01-13 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | 2 | $21,874 | |
| 2021-04-12 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $5,520 | |
| 2018-05-01 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-01-10 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $5,915 | |
| 2016-02-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-04-02 | Referral | 5 | 4 | $15,200 | |
| 2007-04-18 | Planned | 42 | — | $7,500 | |
| 1998-07-13 | Planned | 25 | 7 | $1,753 | |
| 1995-11-15 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $5,250 | |
| 1983-06-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-04-11 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-07-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-05-15 | Planned | 7 | — | $120 |
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 PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, 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 PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC. has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 99 violations and $89,052 in total penalties.
- How does PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC. operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2. PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 3.66 compared to an industry average of 2.8.
- Has PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving PARTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC..