VAUGHN LUMBER CO CORP
96 BERNER AVENUE, Forsyth, GA 31029 · NAICS 321113 Sawmills
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Inspection records
Sep 26, 2005#307841460Sep 26, 2005Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#307841460$9,2509 viol.9 violations$9,250 in penalties
Inspection #307841460
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 2006
- Contested
- Mar 31, 2006
- Final Order
- Oct 6, 2006
- Closed
- Mar 24, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 49
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,250
- Site Address
- 96 S. Berner Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,000 | Aug 31, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 8 | 10 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Apr 11, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 8 | 10 | $3,500 | $0 | Apr 11, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $500 | Apr 4, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01005A | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $500 | Mar 14, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 21, 2005#307841346Sep 21, 2005FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#307841346$29,00031 viol.31 violations$29,000 in penalties
Inspection #307841346
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 2006
- Contested
- Mar 31, 2006
- Final Order
- Oct 6, 2006
- Closed
- Mar 24, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 31
- Violation Types
- 27 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $50,650
- Penalties on Record
- $29,000
- Site Address
- 96 S. Berner Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed when caught in debarking machine
Violations
Violation list (5 of 31 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,000 | Mar 14, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 4 | 6 | $3,500 | $3,000 | Apr 25, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $2,500 | Mar 21, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,250 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 31 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 28, 1996#109296475Feb 28, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#109296475$3,0007 viol.7 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #109296475
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 29, 1996
- Closed
- Mar 11, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 96 S. Berner Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $875 | $625 | Apr 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $875 | $625 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $625 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 E04 IIB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $625 | $600 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $525 | $525 | Apr 18, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 1, 1983#13062583Sep 1, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#13062583$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13062583
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 1983
- Closed
- Sep 16, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 56
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 96 Berner Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 11, 1977#14139992May 11, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#14139992$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14139992
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 96 Berner Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 28, 1976#14153118Oct 28, 1976Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#14153118$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14153118
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 96 Berner Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 20, 1976#14152771Jan 20, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#14152771$452 viol.2 violations$45 in penalties
Inspection #14152771
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 20, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1976
- Contested
- Jan 15, 1976
- Closed
- Aug 31, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $45
- Penalties on Record
- $45
- Site Address
- 96 Berner Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Other | 1 | - | $45 | $45 | Feb 2, 1976 | Jan 15, 1976 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1977 | - | - |
Jan 11, 1974#14125272Jan 11, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14125272$21010 viol.10 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #14125272
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 52
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 96 Berner Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 3 | - | $35 | $35 | Feb 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | 18 | - | $85 | $85 | Feb 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Feb 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 IVD0 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 13, 1973#13148044Jun 13, 1973Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13148044$656 viol.6 violations$65 in penalties
Inspection #13148044
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 52
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $65
- Penalties on Record
- $65
- Site Address
- 96 Berner Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 B02 I | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C05 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $65 | $65 | Jul 27, 1973 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
9 inspections, 1973 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,848 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: sawmills reported 4.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source