CERES MARINE TERMINALS, INC.
ONE MAIN GATE GPA GARDEN CITY TERM., GARDEN CITY, GA 31408 · NAICS 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
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Inspection records
Oct 27, 2020#344996046Oct 27, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#344996046$17,5542 viol.2 violations$17,554 in penalties
Inspection #344996046
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 2020
- Final Order
- Apr 12, 2021
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,943
- Penalties on Record
- $17,554
- Site Address
- Georgia Ports Authority Container Berth 6, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed after falling off gangway into water
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1917.26 First Aid and Lifesaving Facilities OSHA citation code: 19170026 F | Other | 1 | 30 | $8,290 | $3,901 | Apr 1, 2021 | - | Apr 12, 2021 |
| 01002A | 1918.22 Gangways OSHA citation code: 19180022 B | Serious | 1 | 30 | $13,653 | $13,653 | Apr 1, 2021 | - | Apr 12, 2021 |
Jun 22, 2017#342422748Jun 22, 2017Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#342422748$10,0042 viol.2 violations$10,004 in penalties
Inspection #342422748
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2017
- Contested
- Dec 21, 2017
- Final Order
- Dec 3, 2018
- Closed
- Apr 24, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 52
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,392
- Penalties on Record
- $10,004
- Site Address
- 2 Main St. Gpa Garden City Terminal Cb-1, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is struck by a crane while crossing a roadway and i
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1917.71 Terminals Handling Intermodal Containers or Roll-On Roll-Off Operations OSHA citation code: 19170071 D01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $7,696 | $5,002 | Jan 30, 2018 | Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 3, 2018 |
| 01003 | 1918.85 Containerized Cargo Operations OSHA citation code: 19180085 K02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $7,696 | $5,002 | Jan 8, 2018 | Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 3, 2018 |
Aug 20, 2009#310994512Aug 20, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310994512$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310994512
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 2, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Garden City Terminal Conatiner Berth 3, Garden City, GA 31405
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Sep 24, 2008#310990510Sep 24, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310990510$1,5942 viol.2 violations$1,594 in penalties
Inspection #310990510
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 2008
- Closed
- Nov 6, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 66
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,594
- Site Address
- Garden City Terminal Container Berth 2, Garden City, GA 31405
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1918.85 Containerized Cargo Operations OSHA citation code: 19180085 L | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,125 | $1,594 | Oct 29, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1917.43 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19170043 C05 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 5, 2008 | - | - |
Sep 18, 2007#310987466Sep 18, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310987466$9751 viol.1 violation$975 in penalties
Inspection #310987466
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 2007
- Closed
- Nov 27, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,275
- Penalties on Record
- $975
- Site Address
- One Main Gate Gpa Garden City Term., Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1918.91 Housekeeping OSHA citation code: 19180091 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | $975 | Oct 18, 2007 | - | - |
Jul 29, 2003#303774624Jul 29, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#303774624$3602 viol.2 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #303774624
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 14, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,800
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- One Main Gate Gpa Garden City Term., Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1917.26 First Aid and Lifesaving Facilities OSHA citation code: 19170026 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,400 | $360 | Sep 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1917.43 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19170043 C05 | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,400 | $0 | Sep 15, 2003 | - | - |
Nov 2, 1999#109144709Nov 2, 1999FatalityAccident (A) · No Inspection scope, SafetyFatality#109144709$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109144709
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1999
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- One Main Gate Gpa Garden City Term., Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed when run over by forklift
Jul 13, 1998#109137505Jul 13, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#109137505$8,2802 viol.2 violations$8,280 in penalties
Inspection #109137505
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 3, 1998
- Closed
- Nov 4, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,280
- Site Address
- One Main Gate Gpa Garden City Term., Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed in fall from storage rack in cargo hold
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1918.85 Containerized Cargo Operations OSHA citation code: 19180085 J01 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $4,000 | $3,000 | Sep 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1918.32 Stowed Cargo and Temporary Landing Surfaces OSHA citation code: 19180032 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $8,000 | $5,280 | Sep 16, 1998 | - | - |
May 13, 1994#106222920May 13, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#106222920$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106222920
Dates
- Opened
- May 13, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 1994
- Closed
- May 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- One Main Gate Gpa Garden City Term., Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 26, 1990#107057192Jan 26, 1990Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#107057192$1,4004 viol.4 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #107057192
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 1990
- Closed
- May 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,880
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- One Main Gate Gpa Garden City Term., Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1918.32 Stowed Cargo and Temporary Landing Surfaces OSHA citation code: 19180032 B | Serious | 12 | 12 | $1,000 | $800 | Jun 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1917.44 General Rules Applicable to Vehicles OSHA citation code: 19170044 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $480 | $300 | Feb 26, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1917.71 Terminals Handling Intermodal Containers or Roll-On Roll-Off Operations OSHA citation code: 19170071 E | Serious | 12 | 12 | $400 | $300 | Feb 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.7 General Recording Criteria for Cases | Other | 2 | 70 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1990 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
10 inspections, 1990 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Support Activities for Transportation, 10,158 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: marine cargo handling reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 11.0%; NAICS 48832 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source