GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC — a sawmills facility located at 21500 HIGHWAY 25 NORTH, FULTON, MS 38843 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-05-07.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $40,000.00 is more than 4.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321113). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 10, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 2014. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $20,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Graham Lumber Company reveals a localized but severe breakdown in machine safeguarding protocols, specifically regarding mechanical
This facility's $40,000 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321113 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,574.
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What OSHA violations was GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC cited for?
GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,000.00. The inspection opened on 2014-05-07.
How much was GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,000.00 against GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC in FULTON, MS. Average per citation: $20,000.00.
Is GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, LLC has a risk score of 44 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Sawmills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $40,000.00 is above the industry average.