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GRIFFITH LABORATORIES U.S.A., INC.
$30,411
penalties
42
viol.
11
insp.

GRIFFITH LABORATORIES U.S.A., INC.

6601 GRIFFITH WAY, LITHONIA, GA 30038NAICS 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Inspections
11
Feb 1987 to Aug 2013 · 7 safety, 4 health
Violations
42
across 11 inspections
Penalties on record
$30,411
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 34Willful 0Repeat 1Other 7

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Aug 6, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339259897$00 viol.

Inspection #339259897

Dates

Opened
Aug 6, 2013
Closing Conference Date
Sep 19, 2013
Closed
Jan 7, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
120
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Mar 29, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314208950$13,0005 viol.

Inspection #314208950

Dates

Opened
Mar 29, 2011
Closing Conference Date
Mar 31, 2011
Closed
Aug 4, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
119

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$19,550
Penalties on Record
$13,000
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311423 Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing

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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Serious110$4,250$3,000Aug 11, 2011--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II
Serious110$2,550$2,000Aug 11, 2011--
010031910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 I
Other15$4,250$0Aug 11, 2011--
010051910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious210$5,100$4,800Aug 11, 2011--
010061910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I
Serious19$3,400$3,200Aug 11, 2011--
Apr 2, 2010Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#314202110$00 viol.

Inspection #314202110

Dates

Opened
Apr 2, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Not recorded
Closed
Apr 2, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
115

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

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.

May 5, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309617132$4,6002 viol.

Inspection #309617132

Dates

Opened
May 5, 2006
Closing Conference Date
May 5, 2006
Closed
Oct 11, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
115

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$8,625
Penalties on Record
$4,600
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 P04
Serious11$1,125$600Sep 12, 2006--
020011910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Repeat11$7,500$4,000Sep 12, 2006--
Oct 29, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306216185$5,81015 viol.

Inspection #306216185

Dates

Opened
Oct 29, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Oct 31, 2003
Closed
Feb 25, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
15
Violation Types
13 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$12,000
Penalties on Record
$5,810
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

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 (5 of 15 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious17$1,500$750Dec 23, 2003--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Other120$1,875$0Dec 23, 2003--
01003A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious115$1,875$1,125Feb 6, 2004--
01003B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA
Serious120$0$0Feb 6, 2004--
01003C1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious120$0$0Feb 6, 2004--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 29, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306216177$3,3755 viol.

Inspection #306216177

Dates

Opened
Oct 29, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Oct 31, 2003
Closed
Jan 2, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,625
Penalties on Record
$3,375
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 I
Serious13$1,875$1,125Dec 2, 2003--
010021910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 F
Serious13$1,125$675Dec 2, 2003--
010031910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious19$1,500$900Dec 2, 2003--
01004A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Serious19$1,125$675Dec 2, 2003--
01004B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II
Serious19$0$0Dec 4, 2003--
Dec 14, 1999Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#302378054$00 viol.

Inspection #302378054

Dates

Opened
Dec 14, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Dec 14, 1999
Closed
Mar 14, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
142

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Gravimetric DeterminationQC20 - 6.4671mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)20 - 6.4671mg/m³
Sample WeightQC20 - 4.915mg
Aug 12, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302376165$1,0122 viol.

Inspection #302376165

Dates

Opened
Aug 12, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Aug 12, 1999
Closed
Jan 6, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
142

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,700
Penalties on Record
$1,012
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Gravimetric DeterminationQC212.3714 - 27.804mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)412.37 - 27.804mg/m³
Sample WeightQC40 - 25.0235mg

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02
Serious11$1,350$1,012Nov 15, 1999--
010021910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious12$1,350$0Nov 15, 1999--
Aug 12, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302376157$2,1945 viol.

Inspection #302376157

Dates

Opened
Aug 12, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Aug 12, 1999
Closed
Sep 7, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
142

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,925
Penalties on Record
$2,194
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious13$1,300$569Oct 4, 1999--
01001B1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious13$0$0Aug 27, 1999--
01001C1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02
Serious13$0$0Sep 13, 1999--
01001D1910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious13$0$0Oct 4, 1999--
010021910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Serious15$1,625$1,625Aug 23, 1999--
Jan 23, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#18340588$4207 viol.

Inspection #18340588

Dates

Opened
Jan 23, 1990
Closing Conference Date
Feb 2, 1990
Closed
Mar 13, 1990

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
150
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$420
Penalties on Record
$420
Site Address
6601 Griffith Way, Lithonia, GA 30038
Industry
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04
Serious210$120$120Feb 11, 1990--
01002A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious110$180$180Mar 12, 1990--
01002B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07
Serious110$0$0Mar 12, 1990--
010031910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious13$120$120Mar 12, 1990--
020011910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05
Other1125$0$0Mar 12, 1990--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

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.

Standards cited

1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)5 citations · $1,305
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements4 citations · $4,100
1910.1200Hazard Communication4 citations · $675

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
16
Substances
3
Inspections
2

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer3.8
Industry average2.6
Penalties per inspection
This employer$2,765
Industry average$3,488

Food Manufacturing, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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