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SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS

9000 ROAD 234, TERRA BELLA, CA, 93270
321113Sawmills

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OSHA inspections
10
over 23 years
Violations
12
$56,015 in penalties
SVEP
YES
Severe violator program
Accident investigations on record
2 fatalities · 4 hospitalizations · 2 National Emphasis Program inspections · 1 OSHA follow-up

Summary

SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $56,015 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 81st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 124 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th 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

SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
10
0.4 / yr · last 23 yrs
Violations
12
0.5 / yr
Penalties
$56,015
$4,668 avg / violation
42% serious58% other
Inspection trigger · accident
5 of 10
Inspection trigger · complaint
2 of 10

50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $56,015 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 2473.0002 A22$610Mar 2015May 2025
3314(C)11$18,000Jun 2018Jun 2018
3314 C11$18,000Sep 2005Sep 2005
3314(D)11$7,650May 2025May 2025
3210(B)11$5,060Mar 2023Mar 2023
29 CFR 2510.000511$3,825May 2025May 2025
6251(D)(1)11$1,275May 2025May 2025
3314(J)11$850May 2025May 2025
3203(A)(4)11$280Mar 2015Mar 2015
5162(A)11$280Mar 2015Mar 2015
3203(A)(7)11$185Mar 2015Mar 2015

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

81st

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3211 within CA. Peer group: 124 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
95th
peer median: $2,823
Inspection frequency
89th
peer median: 2

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
4.2
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
2.8
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Planned
1
Complaint
2
Accident
5
Follow-up
1

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 SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. 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.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Nov 18, 2024Break,CPR,Catwalk,Chest,Edger,Fixed Ladder,Grease,Illness,Loss of consciousness,Lost consciousness,Lubricating,Lumber,Maintenance,Medical Condition,Medical History,Mill--Plant,Natural Causes,Sawmill,Unconsciousness,Underlying Medical Condition,UnresponsiveFatality11
Apr 22, 2019Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Conveyor,Fall,Fracture,Jammed,Leg,Log,Lost Balance,Lost Control,Lumber,Machine operator,Material Handling,Screen,Slip,Unstable Load,Unstable Position,Walking Surface,Work Surface11
Dec 29, 2017Amputated,Blade,Finger,Wood Shaper11
Aug 18, 2006HEAD,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,INATTENTIONFatality11
Mar 18, 2005AMPUTATED,PLANING MACHINE,FINGER,GLOVE,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,STRUCK BY,NIP POINT,HAND11

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
1 year ago

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 SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. 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 SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. 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.

FacilityPermitsStatusInspectionsFormal actionsPenaltiesLast inspectedECHO
SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS
9000 RD. 234 · TERRA BELLA, CA, 93270
AirWaterRCRANo Violation Identified00Jul 2015View →

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)

DOT number
161188
Operation
A

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 SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$12.5M
Obligated (all-time)
$19.3M
Awards
14
Top agency
Department of Agriculture
$19.3M
Largest awards
  • Department of Agriculture
    SWANSON IRSC SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST TOTAL SERVICE: $3,255,494.43 TOTAL PRODUCT: $153,039.72 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $3,408,534.15
    contract · Last action 2026-02-03
    $4,141,665
  • Department of Agriculture
    GIGANTEA IRSC -12363N24F4301 $6,020.00 TOTAL TIMBER VALUE APPLIED $3,185,890.57 TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE APPLIED $3,191,910.57 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE COR: ERIC OEFLER (ERIC.OEFLER@USDA.GOV) PERFORMANCE PERIOD FOR AWARDED ITEMS: 09/10/2024-12/31/202
    contract · Last action 2026-02-12
    $4,067,636
  • Department of Agriculture
    DESCRIPTION: LAKESHORE REVISED STEWARDSHIP IRSC VALUE OF PRODUCT$2,175.00 75% OF TOTAL OF FOREST PRODUCT VALUE TRADED ($2,900 X .75) VALUE OF SERVICE$2,659,000.00 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $2,661,175.00 ($2,659,000.00 + $2,175.00)
    contract · Last action 2024-01-19
    $2,687,628
  • Department of Agriculture
    COFFEE STEWARDSHIP IRSC 12363N22C4027 SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST, WESTERN DIVIDE RANGER DISTRICT, R5 CA PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 12/31/2023 COR: STEVEN CARACCIOLO $2,158,906.96 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE $ 0.00 TIMBER VALUE
    contract · Last action 2023-07-11
    $2,379,627
  • Department of Agriculture
    IGF::OT::IGF COW STEWARDSHIP TOTAL SERVICE: $1,209,055.66 TOTAL PRODUCT: $310,153.02 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $1,519,208.68
    contract · Last action 2023-07-26
    $1,871,639
  • Department of Agriculture
    STEWARDSHIP VALUE OF PRODUCT $247,168.35 75% OF TOTAL FOREST PRODUCT VALUE TRADED. VALUE OF SERVICE $747,283.11 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $994,951.46
    contract · Last action 2025-02-03
    $1,637,507
  • Department of Agriculture
    BOREL FIRE SALVAGE STEWARDSHIP IRSC-12363N26F4023 R5 PACIFIC SOUTHWEST (PSW) STEWARDSHIP BPA SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST, KERN RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
    contract · Last action 2025-12-02
    $999,910
  • Department of Agriculture
    IGF::OT::IGF SOAPROOT STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RANGER DISTRICT, SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
    contract · Last action 2013-09-09
    $616,991
  • Department of Agriculture
    FISH CAMP STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, BASS LAKE RANGER DISTRICT, SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
    contract · Last action 2012-07-30
    $307,091
  • Department of Agriculture
    DINKEY SOUTH STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RD, SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
    contract · Last action 2011-01-13
    $219,450
  • Department of Agriculture
    DINKEY SOUTH STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RD, SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST.
    contract · Last action 2011-03-01
    $195,145
  • Department of Agriculture
    KEOLA STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RD, SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
    contract · Last action 2012-09-19
    $162,493
  • Department of Agriculture
    IGF::OT::IGF CAMPGROUND CLEANUP IN DORABELLA&DINKEY CAMPGROUNDS - SKID AND DECK LOGS IN THE DIOSK HAZARD TIMBER SALE AREA PREVIOUSLY FELL BY THE FOREST SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE BARK BEATLE INFESTATION AND THIS IS THE ONLY LUMBER MILL THAT WOULD TAKE THE LOGS.
    contract · Last action 2016-05-10
    $5,000
  • Department of Agriculture
    PACIFIC SOUTHWEST (PSW) STEWARDSHIP BPA REGION 5 CALIFORNIA INYO, SEQUOIA, AND SIERRA NATIONAL FORESTS
    contract · Last action 2025-09-08
    $0

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 115310 - SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY. Last action: 2026-02-12. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2024-11-19Fatality/Catastrophe52$14,025
2023-06-23Follow-up0$0
2022-11-09Complaint11$5,060
2019-05-29Accident0$0
2018-01-30Accident11$18,000
2015-01-27Complaint4$930
2009-09-01Accident0$0
2006-08-21Accident0$0
2005-08-18Accident11$18,000
2003-05-12Programmed Other0$0

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS 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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Frequently asked

What is SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS's OSHA violation history?
SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $56,015 in total penalties.
How does SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS's safety record compare to its industry?
SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.
Has SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS.