Establishment profile
SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS
9000 ROAD 234, TERRA BELLA, CA, 93270
321113 — Sawmills
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
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 section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 2473.0002 A | 2 | 2 | $610 | Mar 2015 | May 2025 |
| 3314(C) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 3314(D) | 1 | 1 | $7,650 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 3210(B) | 1 | 1 | $5,060 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 |
| 29 CFR 2510.0005 | 1 | 1 | $3,825 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 6251(D)(1) | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 3314(J) | 1 | 1 | $850 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 3203(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 5162(A) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 3203(A)(7) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Mar 2015 | Mar 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
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.
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
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 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.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | Break,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,UnresponsiveFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Blunt 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 Surface | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Amputated,Blade,Finger,Wood Shaper | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Aug 18, 2006 | HEAD,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | AMPUTATED,PLANING MACHINE,FINGER,GLOVE,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,STRUCK BY,NIP POINT,HAND | 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 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.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS 9000 RD. 234 · TERRA BELLA, CA, 93270 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jul 2015 | 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 SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureSWANSON IRSC SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST TOTAL SERVICE: $3,255,494.43 TOTAL PRODUCT: $153,039.72 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $3,408,534.15contract · Last action 2026-02-03$4,141,665
- Department of AgricultureGIGANTEA 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: 09/10/2024-12/31/202contract · Last action 2026-02-12$4,067,636
- Department of AgricultureDESCRIPTION: 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 AgricultureCOFFEE 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 VALUEcontract · Last action 2023-07-11$2,379,627
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF COW STEWARDSHIP TOTAL SERVICE: $1,209,055.66 TOTAL PRODUCT: $310,153.02 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $1,519,208.68contract · Last action 2023-07-26$1,871,639
- Department of AgricultureSTEWARDSHIP VALUE OF PRODUCT $247,168.35 75% OF TOTAL FOREST PRODUCT VALUE TRADED. VALUE OF SERVICE $747,283.11 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $994,951.46contract · Last action 2025-02-03$1,637,507
- Department of AgricultureBOREL FIRE SALVAGE STEWARDSHIP IRSC-12363N26F4023 R5 PACIFIC SOUTHWEST (PSW) STEWARDSHIP BPA SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST, KERN RIVER RANGER DISTRICTcontract · Last action 2025-12-02$999,910
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF SOAPROOT STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RANGER DISTRICT, SIERRA NATIONAL FORESTcontract · Last action 2013-09-09$616,991
- Department of AgricultureFISH CAMP STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, BASS LAKE RANGER DISTRICT, SIERRA NATIONAL FORESTcontract · Last action 2012-07-30$307,091
- Department of AgricultureDINKEY SOUTH STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RD, SIERRA NATIONAL FORESTcontract · Last action 2011-01-13$219,450
- Department of AgricultureDINKEY SOUTH STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RD, SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST.contract · Last action 2011-03-01$195,145
- Department of AgricultureKEOLA STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, HIGH SIERRA RD, SIERRA NATIONAL FORESTcontract · Last action 2012-09-19$162,493
- Department of AgricultureIGF::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 AgriculturePACIFIC SOUTHWEST (PSW) STEWARDSHIP BPA REGION 5 CALIFORNIA INYO, SEQUOIA, AND SIERRA NATIONAL FORESTScontract · 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
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-19 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 5 | 2 | $14,025 | |
| 2023-06-23 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-11-09 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $5,060 | |
| 2019-05-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-01-30 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2015-01-27 | Complaint | 4 | — | $930 | |
| 2009-09-01 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-08-21 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-08-18 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2003-05-12 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $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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Contact sales →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.