Tier 4 Systematic

LEE'S SAWMILL, INC.

📍 STATE ROUTE 602, BROOKNEAL, VA 24528🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1989-04-10
$440.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LEE'S SAWMILL, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at STATE ROUTE 602, BROOKNEAL, VA 24528 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $440.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-04-10.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 48th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 9, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 12, 1989. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $440.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(01)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $120.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $160.00Gravity: 04Issued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $160.00Gravity: 04Issued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. ARM001103 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(08)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was LEE'S SAWMILL, INC. cited for?

LEE'S SAWMILL, INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $440.00. The inspection opened on 1989-04-10.

How much was LEE'S SAWMILL, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $440.00 against LEE'S SAWMILL, INC. in BROOKNEAL, VA. Average per citation: $36.67.

Is LEE'S SAWMILL, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LEE'S SAWMILL, INC. has a risk score of 16 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $440.00 is below the industry average.