DUDLEY LUMBER COMPANY INC.
HWY 280 EAST, SALEM, AL 36874
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Inspection records
Sep 19, 2023#346987456Sep 19, 2023FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#346987456$20,7443 viol.3 violations$20,744 in penalties
Inspection #346987456
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 2023
- Contested
- Mar 15, 2024
- Final Order
- Dec 4, 2024
- Closed
- Nov 4, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 149
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $31,116
- Penalties on Record
- $20,744
- Site Address
- 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 in fall while wiring light fixture into c
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.30 Training Requirements for Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100030 A01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $10,372 | $0 | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $10,372 | $10,372 | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 C07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $10,372 | $10,372 | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 |
Apr 25, 2022#345926810Apr 25, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345926810$11,6362 viol.2 violations$11,636 in penalties
Inspection #345926810
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 2022
- Final Order
- Aug 3, 2022
- Closed
- Aug 12, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,392
- Penalties on Record
- $11,636
- Site Address
- 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,340 | $3,840 | - | Aug 3, 2022 | |
| 01002 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C18 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $13,052 | $7,796 | - | Aug 3, 2022 |
May 24, 2017#342355187May 24, 2017Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#342355187$100,00014 viol.14 violations$100,000 in penalties
Inspection #342355187
Dates
- Opened
- May 24, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2017
- Final Order
- Dec 11, 2017
- Closed
- Jan 23, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 73
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 7 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $159,547
- Penalties on Record
- $100,000
- Site Address
- 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- 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 (6 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $8,963 | $4,000 | Nov 28, 2017 | - | Dec 11, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II D | Serious | 1 | 5 | $8,963 | $4,000 | Nov 28, 2017 | - | Dec 11, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $8,963 | $4,000 | Nov 28, 2017 | - | Dec 11, 2017 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $8,963 | $3,000 | Nov 30, 2017 | - | Dec 11, 2017 |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 VIII | Serious | 1 | 2 | $8,963 | $3,000 | Nov 28, 2017 | - | Dec 11, 2017 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 20 | $14,341 | $10,000 | Nov 28, 2017 | - | Dec 11, 2017 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 14, 2013#339346462Aug 14, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339346462$34,42622 viol.22 violations$34,426 in penalties
Inspection #339346462
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 2013
- Final Order
- Mar 4, 2014
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $68,850
- Penalties on Record
- $34,426
- Site Address
- 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- 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 (6 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 4, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,700 | $1,350 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 4, 2014 |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II B | Serious | 5 | 6 | $6,300 | $3,150 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 4, 2014 |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II C | Serious | 5 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 4, 2014 |
| 01003C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II D | Serious | 5 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 4, 2014 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 4 | 5 | $6,300 | $3,150 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 4, 2014 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 14, 2013#339308421Aug 14, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#339308421$18,90011 viol.11 violations$18,900 in penalties
Inspection #339308421
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 2013
- Final Order
- Mar 5, 2014
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $37,800
- Penalties on Record
- $18,900
- Site Address
- 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- 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 (6 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $6,300 | $3,150 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 5, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $6,300 | $3,150 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 5, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,400 | $2,700 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 5, 2014 |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 5, 2014 |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 5, 2014 |
| 01006A | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,400 | $2,700 | Feb 18, 2014 | - | Mar 5, 2014 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 9, 2004#307105288Mar 9, 2004Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#307105288$7,2009 viol.9 violations$7,200 in penalties
Inspection #307105288
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 2004
- Closed
- Sep 2, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,800
- Penalties on Record
- $7,200
- Site Address
- Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- 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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Jun 3, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,350 | Jun 3, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jul 1, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 IIB | Serious | 4 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIB | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $525 | Jul 1, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C03 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $525 | Jun 3, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Aug 10, 1995#106095102Aug 10, 1995Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#106095102$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106095102
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 3, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Mar 2, 1995#106101389Mar 2, 1995FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#106101389$8,25024 viol.24 violations$8,250 in penalties
Inspection #106101389
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 20, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 23 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,500
- Penalties on Record
- $8,250
- Site Address
- Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 suffocates in large amounts of sawdust
Violations
Violation list (6 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $375 | May 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 5 | 10 | $750 | $375 | May 31, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 55 | $750 | $375 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 VIIA | Serious | 2 | 5 | $750 | $375 | Jun 25, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $2,500 | $1,250 | May 26, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 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.
8 inspections, 1995 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
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