ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC — a building material and supplies dealers facility located at 7370 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR., BUILDING C, SAVANNAH, GA 31406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $101,428.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-01-31.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $101,428.00 is more than 31.6× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 444190). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
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 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 28, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 24, 2025. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $50,714.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
Associated Materials, LLC’s enforcement profile reveals a critical breakdown in fall protection oversight, characterized by a high
This facility's $101,428 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 444190 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,868.
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What OSHA violations was ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC cited for?
ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $101,428.00. The inspection opened on 2025-01-31.
How much was ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $101,428.00 against ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC in SAVANNAH, GA. Average per citation: $50,714.00.
Is ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC has a risk score of 36 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Building Material and Supplies Dealers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $101,428.00 is above the industry average.