CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC. — a wood container and pallet manufacturing facility located at 335 BROGDON RD, SUWANEE, GA 30024 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $85,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-01-03.
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 3.3 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 $85,850.00 is more than 10.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321920). 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 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 21, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 27, 2011. Of the 41 total citations, 2 (5%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $85,850.00 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 $2,093.90 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $85,850 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321920 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,718.
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What OSHA violations was CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC. cited for?
CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC. received 41 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $85,850.00. The inspection opened on 2008-01-03.
How much was CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $85,850.00 against CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC. in SUWANEE, GA. Average per citation: $2,093.90.
Is CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHARLES GREER LUMBER CO., INC. has a risk score of 42 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 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $85,850.00 is above the industry average.