Tier 4 Systematic

GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC.

📍 421 SAWMILL COURT, SUWANEE, GA 30024🏭 Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (NAICS 321912)📅 2018-02-28
$26,723.40
Total Penalties
16
Citations
23/100
Risk Score
377
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC. — a cut stock, resawing lumber, and planing facility located at 421 SAWMILL COURT, SUWANEE, GA 30024 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,723.40. The inspection case was opened on 2018-02-28.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $26,723.40 is more than 3.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321912). 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 16 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 July 21, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 16, 2016. Of the 16 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 $26,723.40 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 $1,670.21 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 2018 enforcement action against Gwinnett Lumber Remanufacturing,

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $26,723 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321912 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,426.

$9,426
State Avg
$26,723
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 16 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,260.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(05)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,260.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $1,260.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
Serious
Penalty: $1,428.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,260.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,680.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 21, 2016Abated: 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

Comparing penalized facilities in SUWANEE, GA (Broader Sector)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC. cited for?

GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,723.40. The inspection opened on 2018-02-28.

How much was GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $26,723.40 against GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC. in SUWANEE, GA. Average per citation: $1,670.21.

Is GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC. has a risk score of 23 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $26,723.40 is above the industry average.