This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Essex Lumber Safety Record

Ferndale, WA

F

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

Last inspected 05/06/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Essex Lumber in Ferndale, Washington has 40 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $3,780 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 1993.

Essex Lumber, located in Ferndale, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 40 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,780.

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.

40 Violations
3 Inspections
16 Serious
$3,780 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
20 ($0)
Serious?
16 ($2,740)
Repeat?
4 ($1,040)
0620.5409 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
0240.0060 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
0242.0507 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
0246.8203 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
0780.0560 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
0620.5409 OSHA Standard
3 citations $80
0787.1503 OSHA Standard
2 citations $500
0780.0560 OSHA Standard
2 citations $500
0620.9031 OSHA Standard
2 citations $270
0246.8203 OSHA Standard
2 citations $80
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/06/1993 Planned? Ferndale, WA 8 $2,040
07/30/1992 Referral? Ferndale, WA 10 $1,215
06/11/1992 Planned? Ferndale, WA 22 $525

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