Tier 3 Elevated

ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC

📍 7370 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR., BUILDING C, SAVANNAH, GA 31406🏭 Building Material and Supplies Dealers (NAICS 444190)📅 2025-01-31
$101,428.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
36/100
Risk Score
402
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

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

Industry Benchmark (GA)

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.

$9,868
State Avg
$101,428
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $10,403.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 28, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $91,025.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 28, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
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.