Tier 5 Standard

BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION

📍 6061 COMMERCE COURT, GARDEN CITY, GA 31408🏭 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811310)📅 2012-08-09
$29,058.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
24/100
Risk Score
443
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 6061 COMMERCE COURT, GARDEN CITY, GA 31408 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,058.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-08-09.

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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $29,058.00 is more than 10.1× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 November 23, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 13, 2014. Of the 8 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 $29,058.00 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 $3,632.25 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Boasso America Corporation reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism and systemic neglect regarding foundational safety

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $29,058 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,349.

$6,349
State Avg
$29,058
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $4,250.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 23, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $4,250.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 23, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $2,890.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 23, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $2,168.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 23, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 23, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 23, 2012Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Repeat
Penalty: $15,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 24, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(06)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 24, 2014Abated: 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 BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION cited for?

BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,058.00. The inspection opened on 2012-08-09.

How much was BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $29,058.00 against BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION in GARDEN CITY, GA. Average per citation: $3,632.25.

Is BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BOASSO AMERICA CORPORATION has a risk score of 24 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 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $29,058.00 is above the industry average.