PLAZE GEORGIA

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PLAZE GEORGIA — a all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing facility located at 310 BROOKHOLLOW ROAD S.E., DALTON, GA 30721 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $43,096.90. The inspection case was opened on 2017-03-29.

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 $43,096.90 is more than 5.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325998). 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 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 August 11, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 29, 2017. Of the 10 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 $43,096.90 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 $4,309.69 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action at Plaze Georgia revealed a pervasive lack of fundamental safety controls, signaling a systemic failure in the facility’s risk management programs. The citation profile centered on high-gravity serious violations across four critical domains: machine guarding, electrical safety, egress maintenance, and hazard communication. The presence of multiple 1910.212 and 1910.219 violations indicated that workers were routinely exposed to amputations and crush injuries from inadequately guarded pulleys, sprockets, and points of operation. This physical hazard was compounded by electrical non-compliance and obstructed exit routes, creating a high-risk environment for fire or emergency entrapment. The assessment of a $43,096.90 penalty for ten citations—averaging over $6,000 per serious violation—placed