HARBERT-YEARGIN INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HARBERT-YEARGIN INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at HWY 56 SOUTH, AUGUSTA, GA 30913 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $75,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-04-19.

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 GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 21, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 26, 1994. 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 per-citation average of $37,500.00 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 1994 inspection of Harbert-Yeargin Inc.’s Augusta facility revealed a profound