This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1990. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Buchanan Lumber Co Safety Record

Montgomery, AL

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 07/23/1990

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Buchanan Lumber Co in Montgomery, Alabama has 63 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $6,615 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1990.

Buchanan Lumber Co, located in Montgomery, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 1990. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 63 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,615.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

63 Violations
15 Inspections
24 Serious
$6,615 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
38 ($295)
Serious?
24 ($6,270)
Repeat?
1 ($50)
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (17 total) since 1974
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (15 total) since 1974
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $10,875 in penalties for Buchanan Lumber Co, later reduced to $6,615 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
17 citations $2,840
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
15 citations $1,800
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
4 citations $320
1926.0059 Hazardous Waste Operations
3 citations
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
3 citations $50
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/23/1990 Referral? Montgomery, AL 18 $2,810
06/27/1990 Planned? Montgomery, AL 3 $0
06/20/1990 Planned? Montgomery, AL 10 $2,590
12/01/1987 Accident? Montgomery, AL 2 $0
04/15/1986 Planned? Montgomery, AL 11 $760
10/07/1981 Planned? Montgomery, AL 3 $0
05/30/1979 Follow-Up? Montgomery, AL 0 $0
08/16/1978 Follow-Up? Montgomery, AL 0 $0
07/19/1978 Follow-Up? Montgomery, AL 4 $230
07/06/1977 Follow-Up? Montgomery, AL 0 $0
12/15/1976 Follow-Up? Montgomery, AL 0 $0
07/08/1976 Follow-Up? Montgomery, AL 2 $75
11/11/1974 Accident? Montgomery, AL 0 $0
10/21/1974 Planned? Montgomery, AL 1 $25
09/19/1974 Planned? Montgomery, AL 9 $125

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