Tier 5 Standard

GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE

📍 6265 MCDONOUGH DRIVE, NORCROSS, GA 30093🏭 Armored Car Services (NAICS 561613)📅 2015-05-19
$3,234.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE — a armored car services facility located at 6265 MCDONOUGH DRIVE, NORCROSS, GA 30093 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,234.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-05-19.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,234.00 is 22% below the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561613). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 72th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 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. 2 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 June 23, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 20, 2015. Of the 4 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 total proposed penalty of $3,234.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $3,234 penalty is higher than 17% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561613 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,738.

$13,738
State Avg
$3,234
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(02)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $1,848.00Gravity: 5Issued: June 23, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: June 23, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,386.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 23, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(02)
Recordkeeping — Injury & Illness Log
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 23, 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 GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE cited for?

GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,234.00. The inspection opened on 2015-05-19.

How much was GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $3,234.00 against GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE in NORCROSS, GA. Average per citation: $808.50.

Is GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, SE has a risk score of 2 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 Armored Car Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $3,234.00 is below the industry average.