Tier 5 Standard

RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION

📍 1125 HURRICANE SHOALS ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043🏭 Freight Transportation Arrangement (NAICS 488510)📅 2017-05-04
$12,675.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
371
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION — a freight transportation arrangement facility located at 1125 HURRICANE SHOALS ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,675.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-05-04.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,675.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488510). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 August 31, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 13, 2017. Of the 2 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 $12,675.00 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 $6,337.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $12,675 penalty is higher than 77% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488510 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,680.

$10,680
State Avg
$12,675
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 31, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(03)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $12,675.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 31, 2017Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION cited for?

RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,675.00. The inspection opened on 2017-05-04.

How much was RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,675.00 against RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Average per citation: $6,337.50.

Is RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RICOH LOGISTICS CORPORATION has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Freight Transportation Arrangement facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $12,675.00 is above the industry average.