GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 26 COUNTY ROAD 122, OXFORD, MS 38655 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-11-16.
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.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
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 February 8, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 28, 2002. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $11,000.00 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 $5,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION cited for?
GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,000.00. The inspection opened on 2001-11-16.
How much was GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $11,000.00 against GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION in OXFORD, MS. Average per citation: $5,500.00.
Is GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $11,000.00 is above the industry average.