Chester, California · Sawmills · NAICS 321113
Collins Pine Company has 17 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 1990.
OSHA's last visit started on Mar 11, 2026 after a complaint, in Chester.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 14 citation items: 2 serious, 1 repeat and 11 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $31,770 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $16,270, down 49%.
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Collins Pine Company averages $2,170 over 6 cited inspections in that time.
Collins Pine Company also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020 · Sawmills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | May 20, 2026 | Final |
500 Main St., Chester, CA 96020 · Sawmills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3650(T)(1) |
Other-than-serious | $685 | $685 | Mar 27, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3650(T)(7) |
Other-than-serious | $685 | $685 | Mar 27, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3653(A) |
Other-than-serious | $685 | $685 | Mar 27, 2025 | Final |
500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020 · Sawmills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 26, 2019: Employee cuts finger in unguarded fan, partially amputated
At 3:40 p.m. on September 26, 2019, an employee who worked as a sawing machine operator for a sawmill was in a chemical room adjusting the chemical flow meter that goes to a boiler. While in the room, the employee heard the exterior door close which limited the light in the room. The employee stated that the room went dark and he was unable to see so he attempted to open the louvers to the exhaust fan allowing light to come into the room. The fan was powered on and when the employee reached to open the louvers he couldn't see the spinning fan which he struck with his right hand. The employee severely lacerated his middle finger and incurred injuries to his index finger. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted for surgery. The employee's nailbed on his middle finger had to be be removed and the bone to be trimmed back.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4002(A) |
Other-than-serious | $410 | $410 | Oct 23, 2019 | Final |
500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020 · Sawmills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $560 | $560 | Jun 7, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3650(T)(7) |
Other-than-serious | $560 | $560 | Jun 7, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 4075(A) |
Other-than-serious | $935 | $935 | Jun 7, 2019 | Final |
500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020 · Sawmills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020 · Sawmills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 7, 2018: Employee catches hand with conveyor belt and draws hand into
At 6:00 a.m. on May 7, 2018, an employee was working on a Sticker Machine Drive Drum and conveyor belt when the belt caught his gloved hand and drew it into a pinch point. The employee fractured his ring finger and suffered several lacerations. The employee was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3999(B) |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | Nov 2, 2018 | Final |
500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020 · Sawmills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3210(A) |
Other-than-serious | $22,500 | $7,000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Final |
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 4, 1999: Employee's fingertip amputated in nip point of bar stacker
On June 4, 1999, Employee #1, a maintenance man for a sawmill operator, was tryi ng to put a chain back on a Heavy J bar stacker after it had fallen off. His lef t hand became caught in the nip point between the chain conveyor and the end spr ocket, and the tip of his ring finger was amputated. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where the tip was reattached. The machine was locked out at th e time of the accident.
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 13, 1998: Employee burned by hot water from steam pipes
Employee #1 was working at a sawmill as a maintenance person. Employee #1 was ex iting a building when he stepped into a hole that was filled with hot water from steam pipes. Employee #1 received second-and-third-degree burns to his lower ri ght leg and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3273 L |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jun 17, 1998 | Closed |
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 20, 1996: Employee injured when struck in face by pivoting board
On December 20, 1996, Employee #1, who worked in a sawmill, was backing up a for klift when the right front tire ran over a board that extended over the edge of a pallet. The board pivoted up and struck Employee #1 in the face as she was tur ning to look where she was going. She sustained serious injuries, for which she was hospitalized.
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 19, 1995: Employee's thumb and finger amputated in ripsaw
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on September 19, 1995, Employee #1, a ripsaw feeder a t the cut line of Collins Pine Co., noticed a small fire inside a Mid Oregon, 12 in. arbor, 50 HP motor gang ripsaw at the reman plant at the cutline mill. He w ent to the side of the saw, opened the guard, and reached into the area between the roller and the secondary kick-back fingers. He entered the rip saw at a poin t 39 in. above the floor and 12 in. into the saw to the first blade. He was usin g a small stick to knock out the burning material when the stick caught in the t urning blades and pulled his gloved hand into one or more of the four blades. Hi s right thumb and index finger were amputated at the base and he was hospitalize d. Employee #1 did not stop or lock out the ripsaw or use the blade lowering dev ice. He had pushed the stop button but did not wait for the blades to coast to a stop.
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3999 B |
Serious | $750 | $750 | Jul 7, 1995 | Closed |
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 14, 1994: Employee injured in attempt to adjust machinery
Employee #1, a sawmill worker, moved from his work station to another employee's work station to adjust a limit switch on a sorting chain. This chain moves lumb er horizontally from one chain to another. Employee #1 did not lock out this mac hine before working on it. The machine did a complete rotation as Employee #1 re ached in and touched the limit switch. Employee #1 was injured as a result. Empl oyee #1 was doing a millwright's job, but had not been assigned to work at this position. The millwright was walking up to do the job when Employee #1 jumped in and did it.
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
500 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4075 A |
Serious | $350 | $350 | Oct 25, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3999 B |
Repeat | $2,000 | $2,000 | Oct 25, 1990 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2023, the Chester site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 100 workers: 2.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 151 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester site Chester · 2023 | 100 | 3 | 2 | 2.9 | 4.2 |
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