ESTES EXPRESS LINES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ESTES EXPRESS LINES — a general freight trucking, long-distance, less than truckload facility located at 1551 DOUG BARNARD PARKWAY, AUGUSTA, GA 30906 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,278.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-08-04.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,278.00 is more than 2.9× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484122). 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 94th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 January 31, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 27, 2023. 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 cumulative penalty of $12,278.00 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 $6,139.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,278 penalty is higher than 37% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484122 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,750.
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What OSHA violations was ESTES EXPRESS LINES cited for?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,278.00. The inspection opened on 2022-08-04.
How much was ESTES EXPRESS LINES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,278.00 against ESTES EXPRESS LINES in AUGUSTA, GA. Average per citation: $6,139.00.
Is ESTES EXPRESS LINES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ESTES EXPRESS LINES has a risk score of 3 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, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $12,278.00 is above the industry average.