Tier 3 Elevated

SYNCROFLO, INC.

📍 2905 PACIFIC DR., NORCROSS, GA 30071🏭 Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333911)📅 2017-01-25
$61,560.00
Total Penalties
29
Citations
36/100
Risk Score
426
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SYNCROFLO, INC. — a other general purpose machinery manufacturing facility located at 2905 PACIFIC DR., NORCROSS, GA 30071 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $61,560.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-01-25.

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.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $61,560.00 is more than 9.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333911). 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 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 March 22, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 3, 2017. Of the 29 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 $61,560.00 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 $2,122.76 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 2017 enforcement action against SyncroFlo, Inc. revealed a systemic breakdown of foundational safety management systems, characterized

Industry Benchmark (GA)

This facility's $61,560 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333911 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,305.

$11,305
State Avg
$61,560
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 29 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $3,042.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,281.20Gravity: 1Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(06)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $3,042.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $2,281.20Gravity: 1Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(02)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $4,563.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 11, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $5,323.80Gravity: 10Issued: July 11, 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

Comparing penalized facilities in NORCROSS, GA (Broader Sector)

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10 cit.
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22 cit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SYNCROFLO, INC. cited for?

SYNCROFLO, INC. received 29 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $61,560.00. The inspection opened on 2017-01-25.

How much was SYNCROFLO, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $61,560.00 against SYNCROFLO, INC. in NORCROSS, GA. Average per citation: $2,122.76.

Is SYNCROFLO, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SYNCROFLO, INC. has a risk score of 36 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 Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $61,560.00 is above the industry average.