WEYERHAEUSER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WEYERHAEUSER — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 1 BONNYBRIDGE RD., PORT WENTWORTH, GA 31407 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $422.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-08-21.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $422.00 is 95% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322121). 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 39th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 January 29, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 3, 2009. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $422.00 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 $422 penalty is higher than 5% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322121 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,146.
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What OSHA violations was WEYERHAEUSER cited for?
WEYERHAEUSER received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $422.00. The inspection opened on 2008-08-21.
How much was WEYERHAEUSER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $422.00 against WEYERHAEUSER in PORT WENTWORTH, GA. Average per citation: $422.00.
Is WEYERHAEUSER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WEYERHAEUSER has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $422.00 is below the industry average.