Establishment profile
RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.
275 WEST MAIN STREET, BROOKVILLE, PA, 15825
321113 — Sawmills
Summary
RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $2,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 67th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 198 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 62nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
67% 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $2,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $610 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $610 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $220 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C01 | 1 | 1 | $220 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 1 | 1 | $220 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1983 | Oct 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1983 | Oct 1983 |
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 PA. Peer group: 198 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RICK OCHS 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 RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RICK OCHS LUMBER, 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 RICK OCHS 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 RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-12 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-06-24 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-06 | Accident | 8 | 6 | $2,000 |
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 RICK OCHS 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 RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $2,000 in total penalties.
- How does RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC. operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.
- Has RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving RICK OCHS LUMBER, INC..