OSHA SearchOSHA records by employer

Ward Timber, Ltd: OSHA inspections and violations

Linden, Texas · Logging · NAICS 113310

1inspections
6citation items
$29,532current penalties
Apr 11, 2023last inspection

Ward Timber, Ltd has one OSHA inspection on record in Texas.

OSHA opened it on Apr 11, 2023 on a referral, in Linden.

From that inspection OSHA issued 6 citation items: 6 serious.

OSHA proposed $70,315 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $29,532, down 58%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.37, exit routes (2 items).

For context, across all farming, fishing and forestry employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,440. Ward Timber, Ltd averages $29,532 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Ward Timber, Ltd also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Ward Timber, Ltd: OSHA citation items per year, 2023 to 2023
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

Want to know if OSHA cites Ward Timber, Ltd again? Add it to a watchlist and we will email you the morning the citation shows up.

Watch this company

Inspection history

Inspection 346631294 OPENED APR 11, 2023Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 110 employees at the site · Closed Aug 31, 2023

1154 Hwy 155, Linden, TX 75563 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
 Serious$14,063$9,844Jun 28, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes
 Serious$0$0Jun 28, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$14,063$9,844Jun 28, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$14,063$0Jun 28, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$14,063$9,844Jun 28, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$14,063$0Jun 28, 2023Final

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Linden site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 127 workers: 1.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.2 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Ward Timber, LTD
Linden · 2025
127 201.54.2
Ward Timber LTD
Linden · 2024
127 614.34.2
Ward Timber
Linden · 2024
127 614.34.2

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)

(6) Periodic inspection. (i) The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv)

(iv) The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training.

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)

(2) Frequent inspection. The following items shall be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. All deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

Other logging employers in Texas

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.