MDLG, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MDLG, INC. — a sawmills facility located at 4 CUTRATE ROAD, PHENIX CITY, AL 36870 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 51 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,694,629.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-01-18.
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.
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 $2,694,629.00 is more than 320.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321113). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 51 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 9, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 24, 2022. Of the 51 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 per-citation average of $52,835.86 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 2019 enforcement action against MDLG, Inc. represents one of the most
This facility's $2,694,629 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321113 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $46,115.
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What OSHA violations was MDLG, INC. cited for?
MDLG, INC. received 51 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,694,629.00. The inspection opened on 2019-01-18.
How much was MDLG, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,694,629.00 against MDLG, INC. in PHENIX CITY, AL. Average per citation: $52,835.86.
Is MDLG, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MDLG, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Sawmills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $2,694,629.00 is above the industry average.