Tier 5 Standard

CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY

📍 GARDEN CITY TERMINAL CFS BLDG 1 AND 2, GARDEN CITY, GA 31408🏭 General Freight Trucking, Local (NAICS 484110)📅 2015-10-28
$13,200.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
376
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY — a general freight trucking, local facility located at GARDEN CITY TERMINAL CFS BLDG 1 AND 2, GARDEN CITY, GA 31408 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-10-28.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $13,200.00 is more than 3.1× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484110). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 November 10, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 23, 2015. Of the 5 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 $13,200.00 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 $2,640.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $13,200 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484110 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,093.

$7,093
State Avg
$13,200
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 10, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 10, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 10, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.176(a)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 10, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 10, 2015Abated: 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 CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY cited for?

CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,200.00. The inspection opened on 2015-10-28.

How much was CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,200.00 against CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY in GARDEN CITY, GA. Average per citation: $2,640.00.

Is CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY has a risk score of 4 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 General Freight Trucking, Local facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $13,200.00 is above the industry average.