Establishment profile
W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
1090 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, FERNWOOD, MS, 39635
321113 — Sawmills
Summary
W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 110 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 44 years of recorded history, with $96,501 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 87 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3211 within MS. Peer group: 87 employers. This establishment has 110 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, 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 W. L. BYRD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2001 | HEAD,ELECTRICAL,STEEL,LOCKOUT,CRUSHED,CONVEYOR,STRUCK BYFatality | 1 | — | 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 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for W. L. BYRD 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 W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for W. L. BYRD 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-23 | Planned | 29 | 29 | $13,235 | |
| 2007-05-23 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $3,265 | |
| 2001-08-29 | Unprogrammed Related | 15 | 15 | $7,175 | |
| 2001-08-28 | Accident | 62 | 61 | $72,826 | |
| 1986-10-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-07-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-03-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- AL-TOM FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.RICHTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- NO HEART LUMBER, LLCWINONA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FLY TIMBER CO.WINONA — 1 federal enforcement record
- V & B INTERNATIONAL, INC.PORT GIBSON — 1 federal enforcement record
- ALFORD LUMBER COMPANYMC CALL CREEK — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on W. L. BYRD 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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Frequently asked
- What is W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 110 violations and $96,501 in total penalties.
- How does W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC. operates in the sawmills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.
- Has W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving W. L. BYRD LUMBER COMPANY, INC..