Tier 5 Standard

GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION

📍 26 COUNTY ROAD 122, OXFORD, MS 38655🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2001-11-16
$11,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
301
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

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.

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 8, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 8, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.