KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC. — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 1127 COBB PARKWAY S, MARIETTA, GA 30060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,161.40. The inspection case was opened on 2019-02-07.
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 $42,161.40 is more than 5.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). 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 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 7 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 April 19, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 15, 2018. Of the 18 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 $42,161.40 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 $2,342.30 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Kitchen Design Innovations, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of industrial hygiene and safety management protocols
This facility's $42,161 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,305.
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What OSHA violations was KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC. cited for?
KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,161.40. The inspection opened on 2019-02-07.
How much was KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,161.40 against KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC. in MARIETTA, GA. Average per citation: $2,342.30.
Is KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KITCHEN DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC. has a risk score of 27 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 Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $42,161.40 is above the industry average.