SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 2820 TREMONT RD., SAVANNAH, GA 31405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,377.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-01-21.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Significant Violation status. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $30,377.00 is more than 5.9× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 37 citations spanning 11 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 September 9, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 10, 2012. Of the 37 total citations, 8 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $30,377.00 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 $821.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2011 inspection of Southern Metals Recycling, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in safety management
This facility's $30,377 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,507.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. cited for?
SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. received 37 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,377.00. The inspection opened on 2011-01-21.
How much was SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,377.00 against SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. in SAVANNAH, GA. Average per citation: $821.00.
Is SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. has a risk score of 31 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $30,377.00 is above the industry average.