BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
200 C AVENUE, GOODMAN, WI 54125 · NAICS 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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Inspection records
May 25, 2023#346729692May 25, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346729692$6,6972 viol.2 violations$6,697 in penalties
Inspection #346729692
Dates
- Opened
- May 25, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2023
- Final Order
- Oct 17, 2023
- Closed
- Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 71
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,162
- Penalties on Record
- $6,697
- Site Address
- 200 C Avenue, Goodman, WI 54125
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B06 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $11,162 | $6,697 | - | Oct 17, 2023 | |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Oct 17, 2023 |
Jan 26, 2023#346462492Jan 26, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346462492$12,5006 viol.6 violations$12,500 in penalties
Inspection #346462492
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 2023
- Final Order
- Jul 14, 2023
- Closed
- Dec 11, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,858
- Penalties on Record
- $12,500
- Site Address
- 200 C Avenue, Goodman, WI 54125
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A04 | Serious | 1 | 65 | $8,929 | $6,250 | - | Jul 14, 2023 | |
| 01003A | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C18 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $8,929 | $6,250 | - | Jul 14, 2023 | |
| 01003B | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 D04 III | Serious | 1 | 65 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 2023 | - | Jul 14, 2023 |
| 01003C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 24 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 2023 | - | Jul 14, 2023 |
| 02001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | - | Jul 14, 2023 | |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Jul 14, 2023 |
Jul 5, 2018#343267134Jul 5, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343267134$28,8113 viol.3 violations$28,811 in penalties
Inspection #343267134
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 5, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 2018
- Final Order
- Jan 3, 2019
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 79
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $48,018
- Penalties on Record
- $28,811
- Site Address
- 200 C Avenue, Goodman, WI 54125
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C04 IV | Serious | 5 | 2 | $7,775 | $4,665 | Jan 23, 2019 | - | Jan 3, 2019 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Repeat | 4 | 4 | $21,950 | $13,170 | Jan 23, 2019 | - | Jan 3, 2019 |
| 02002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 A09 | Repeat | 3 | 4 | $18,293 | $10,976 | Jan 23, 2019 | - | Jan 3, 2019 |
Jul 19, 2017#342479375Jul 19, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342479375$3,3862 viol.2 violations$3,386 in penalties
Inspection #342479375
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 2017
- Final Order
- Sep 12, 2017
- Closed
- Oct 19, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 56
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,772
- Penalties on Record
- $3,386
- Site Address
- 200 C Avenue, Goodman, WI 54125
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $6,772 | $3,386 | - | Sep 12, 2017 | |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2017 | - | Sep 12, 2017 |
Aug 25, 2015#340873900Aug 25, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340873900$56,4006 viol.6 violations$56,400 in penalties
Inspection #340873900
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 2015
- Final Order
- Feb 12, 2016
- Closed
- Sep 20, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 74
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $70,500
- Penalties on Record
- $56,400
- Site Address
- 200 C Avenue, Goodman, WI 54125
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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 (6 of 6 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 A | Serious | 1 | 11 | $7,000 | $5,600 | Mar 18, 2016 | - | Feb 12, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | $5,600 | Mar 18, 2016 | - | Feb 12, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $5,600 | Mar 18, 2016 | - | Feb 12, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $22,000 | $17,600 | Feb 26, 2016 | - | Feb 12, 2016 |
| 02002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Repeat | 1 | 11 | $27,500 | $22,000 | - | Feb 12, 2016 | |
| 03001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 2016 | - | Feb 12, 2016 |
Jul 17, 2014#339856171Jul 17, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339856171$49,80024 viol.24 violations$49,800 in penalties
Inspection #339856171
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 5, 2014
- Final Order
- Feb 3, 2015
- Closed
- Mar 17, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 129
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $83,000
- Penalties on Record
- $49,800
- Site Address
- 200 C Avenue, Goodman, WI 54125
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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 (8 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 8 | 24 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,000 | $3,600 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 3 | 12 | $6,000 | $3,600 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
| 01005 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
| 01006 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 2 | 6 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
| 01007 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
| 01009 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Feb 17, 2015 | - | Feb 3, 2015 |
Showing the 8 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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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,896 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturing reported 4.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source