PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC. — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 770 MARATHON PKWY., LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $85,805.40. The inspection case was opened on 2018-06-07.
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 $85,805.40 is more than 10.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322211). 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 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 37 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 December 9, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 18, 2018. Of the 37 total citations, 6 (16%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $85,805.40 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 $2,319.06 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $85,805 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322211 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,121.
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What OSHA violations was PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC. cited for?
PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC. received 37 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $85,805.40. The inspection opened on 2018-06-07.
How much was PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $85,805.40 against PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC. in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Average per citation: $2,319.06.
Is PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC. has a risk score of 42 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 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $85,805.40 is above the industry average.