COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION — a all other miscellaneous textile product mills facility located at 1001 CHATTANOOGA AVENUE, DALTON, GA 30719 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 30 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,460.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-10-03.
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 $59,460.00 is more than 7.0× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 314999). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 30 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 March 26, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 10, 2013. Of the 30 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 $59,460.00 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 $1,982.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Columbia Recycling Corporation revealed a pervasive breakdown of fundamental safety management systems, characterized by 30
This facility's $59,460 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 314999 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,298.
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What OSHA violations was COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION cited for?
COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION received 30 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,460.00. The inspection opened on 2012-10-03.
How much was COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,460.00 against COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION in DALTON, GA. Average per citation: $1,982.00.
Is COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION 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 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $59,460.00 is above the industry average.