HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC. — a specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, long-distance facility located at 3980 GOSHEN INDUSTRIAL BLVD., AUGUSTA, GA 30906 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 28 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $43,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-05-10.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $43,000.00 is more than 10.1× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484230). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 28 citations spanning 4 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 November 5, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 8, 2004. Of the 28 total citations, 15 (54%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $43,000.00 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 $1,535.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Howard Sheppard, Inc. revealed a systemic failure to manage high-
This facility's $43,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484230 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,541.
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What OSHA violations was HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC. cited for?
HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC. received 28 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $43,000.00. The inspection opened on 2004-05-10.
How much was HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $43,000.00 against HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC. in AUGUSTA, GA. Average per citation: $1,535.71.
Is HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOWARD SHEPPARD, INC. has a risk score of 32 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 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $43,000.00 is above the industry average.