GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1975 WATKINS ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43207 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $432,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-09-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 2, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 1, 1999. Of the 24 total citations, 14 (58%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,020.83 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The 1997 inspection of Georgia-Pacific Resins’ Columbus facility revealed a
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What OSHA violations was GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC. cited for?
GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC. received 24 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $432,500.00. The inspection opened on 1997-09-10.
How much was GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $432,500.00 against GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC. in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $18,020.83.
Is GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC. has a risk score of 47 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $432,500.00 is above the industry average.