TK CUSTOM STONE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TK CUSTOM STONE, INC. — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 1210 OSBORNE RD., ST MARYS, GA 31558 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-11-22.
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 $6,300.00 is 25% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 86th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 21 citations spanning 9 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 January 19, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 1, 2006. Of the 21 total citations, 15 (71%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,300.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $6,300 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,305.
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What OSHA violations was TK CUSTOM STONE, INC. cited for?
TK CUSTOM STONE, INC. received 21 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,300.00. The inspection opened on 2005-11-22.
How much was TK CUSTOM STONE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,300.00 against TK CUSTOM STONE, INC. in ST MARYS, GA. Average per citation: $300.00.
Is TK CUSTOM STONE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TK CUSTOM STONE, INC. has a risk score of 21 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 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $6,300.00 is below the industry average.