STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1 BONNYBRIDGE ROAD, PORT WENTWORTH, GA 31407 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 68 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $131,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-12-10.
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.
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 68 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 6 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 May 21, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 20, 1994. Of the 68 total citations, 15 (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 $131,400.00 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 $1,932.35 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 1990 enforcement action against Stone Savannah River Pulp and Paper represents a high
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What OSHA violations was STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER cited for?
STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER received 68 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $131,400.00. The inspection opened on 1990-12-10.
How much was STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $131,400.00 against STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER in PORT WENTWORTH, GA. Average per citation: $1,932.35.
Is STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STONE SAVANNAH RIVER PULP AND PAPER has a risk score of 65 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $131,400.00 is above the industry average.