ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. — a paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing facility located at 3220 AVONDALE MILL RD, MACON, GA 31206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $45,284.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-01-25.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $45,284.00 is more than 5.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322220). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 June 11, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2018. Of the 7 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $45,284.00 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 $6,469.14 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Aspen Products, Inc. reveals a concentrated and systemic failure in hazardous energy control, specifically
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What OSHA violations was ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. cited for?
ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $45,284.00. The inspection opened on 2018-01-25.
How much was ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $45,284.00 against ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. in MACON, GA. Average per citation: $6,469.14.
Is ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ASPEN PRODUCTS, INC. has a risk score of 12 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $45,284.00 is above the industry average.