AEROSPACE/DEFENSE COATINGS OF GEORGIA, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AEROSPACE/DEFENSE COATINGS OF GEORGIA, INC. — a electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring facility located at 7700 N.E. INDUSTRIAL BLVD, MACON, GA 31206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 123 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $141,646.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-17.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $141,646.00 is more than 22.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332813). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 123 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 10, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 29, 2009. Of the 123 total citations, 13 (11%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $141,646.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,151.59 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of Aerospace/Defense Coatings of Georgia, Inc. revealed a pervasive pattern of non-compliance that suggests a systemic failure in basic process safety management, particularly regarding flammable finishing operations. The sheer volume of citations, coupled with a six-figure penalty, indicates a facility operating with significant gaps in its safety culture. The concentration of violations under 1910.107 (Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials) is particularly alarming; these standards are designed to prevent catastrophic fires and explosions in environments where atomized coatings and volatile organic compounds are present. Failures in electrical grounding, ventilation, and the maintenance of spray booths (1910.107 B, C, E, and G) exposed workers to immediate risks of flash fires and chemical exposure. Furthermore, the presence of General Duty Clause (5A0001) violations alongside egress and emergency planning deficiencies (1910.36-38) demonstrates that the employer failed to address recognized hazards even when specific standards were not met, while simultaneously obstructing safe evacuation routes. The gravity of these citations—many rated at the highest level—reflects a high probability of severe injury or death. Unlike isolated mechanical failures, this regulatory profile depicts a facility where safety protocols were secondary to production, resulting in a penalty total that significantly exceeds industry averages for NAICS 332813. The aggregate data points toward a lack of oversight in hazardous material handling and electrical safety that required comprehensive remediation to prevent a mass-casualty event.