GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 1630 ARTHERN ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA 30901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,037.40. The inspection case was opened on 2024-07-09.
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 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 $29,037.40 is more than 3.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). 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 98th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 November 18, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 6, 2024. Of the 6 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 $29,037.40 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 $4,839.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for General Shale Brick’s Augusta facility reveals a systemic failure to manage high-risk health
This facility's $29,037 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327331 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,988.
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What OSHA violations was GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. cited for?
GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,037.40. The inspection opened on 2024-07-09.
How much was GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $29,037.40 against GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. in AUGUSTA, GA. Average per citation: $4,839.57.
Is GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. has a risk score of 8 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 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $29,037.40 is above the industry average.