NOVALIS US, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NOVALIS US, LLC — a other millwork (including flooring) facility located at 200 MUNEKATA DRIVE SE, DALTON, GA 30721 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $49,713.60. The inspection case was opened on 2021-01-14.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $49,713.60 is more than 5.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321918). 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 13 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 9, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 19, 2022. Of the 13 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 $49,713.60 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 $3,824.12 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Novalis US, LLC reveals a multifaceted breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, particularly concerning the "Fatal Five" hazards. The high-gravity citations under 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout) and 1910.212 (Machine Guarding) represent the most significant liability for the facility, as these standards directly address the prevention of catastrophic amputations and crushing injuries. The specific failure to implement machine-specific energy control procedures (1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B)) and provide adequate authorized employee training suggests that the facility’s maintenance protocols were functionally non-existent, exposing technicians to hazardous energy during servicing.