PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. — a all other miscellaneous wood product manufacturing facility located at 6300 ATLANTIC BLVD., NORCROSS, GA 30071 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,255.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-12-18.
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 $52,255.00 is more than 6.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321999). 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 22 citations spanning 6 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 May 19, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 31, 2015. Of the 22 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 $52,255.00 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 $2,375.23 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Panolam Industries International’s Norcross facility reveals a pervasive breakdown
This facility's $52,255 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321999 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,058.
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What OSHA violations was PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. cited for?
PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,255.00. The inspection opened on 2014-12-18.
How much was PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,255.00 against PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. in NORCROSS, GA. Average per citation: $2,375.23.
Is PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. has a risk score of 31 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 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $52,255.00 is above the industry average.