SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC. — a metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers facility located at 3644 BURNETTE ROAD, SUWANEE, GA 30024 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,186.75. The inspection case was opened on 2016-08-25.
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 $21,186.75 is more than 3.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332812). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 January 26, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 22, 2017. Of the 11 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 $21,186.75 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 $1,926.07 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Swift Industries, Inc. reveals a concentrated failure in chemical safety management
This facility's $21,187 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332812 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,035.
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What OSHA violations was SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC. cited for?
SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,186.75. The inspection opened on 2016-08-25.
How much was SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,186.75 against SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC. in SUWANEE, GA. Average per citation: $1,926.07.
Is SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $21,186.75 is above the industry average.