SOUTHERN BULK INDUSTRIES, INC.
FOUNDATION DRIVE, GARDEN CITY, GA 31408
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Inspection records
Feb 12, 1999#300649746Feb 12, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#300649746$4,5005 viol.5 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #300649746
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 1999
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- Foundation Drive, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 - 11 |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,125 | $1,125 | May 19, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E07 IV | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Aug 1, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,125 | $1,125 | May 19, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 2 | 15 | $1,125 | $1,125 | May 19, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1999 | - | - |
Jan 22, 1999#300649662Jan 22, 1999FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#300649662$18,72515 viol.15 violations$18,725 in penalties
Inspection #300649662
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 15 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,850
- Penalties on Record
- $18,725
- Site Address
- Foundation Drive, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 struck by rail car
Violations
Violation list (8 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1917.17 Railroad facilities OSHA citation code: 19170017 G | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Apr 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1917.27 Personnel OSHA citation code: 19170027 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Apr 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1917.27 Personnel OSHA citation code: 19170027 B01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,750 | $1,225 | Apr 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1917.43 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19170043 C05 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $1,400 | $980 | Apr 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1917.43 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19170043 E06 VI | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $700 | Mar 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1917.48 Conveyors OSHA citation code: 19170048 A01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $1,400 | $980 | Apr 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1917.48 Conveyors OSHA citation code: 19170048 F | Serious | 1 | 9 | $1,400 | $980 | Apr 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1917.49 Spouts, chutes, hoppers, bins, and associated equipment OSHA citation code: 19170049 C | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,050 | $735 | Apr 27, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Sep 27, 1994#106947880Sep 27, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106947880$5,0009 viol.9 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #106947880
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 27, 1994
- Closed
- Dec 30, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,475
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- Foundation Drive, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (8 of 9 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 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $750 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1917.48 Conveyors OSHA citation code: 19170048 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,300 | $750 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1917.112 Guarding of Edges OSHA citation code: 19170112 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $975 | $500 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1917.112 Guarding of Edges OSHA citation code: 19170112 B03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $1,000 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1917.151 Machine Guarding OSHA citation code: 19170151 H02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,300 | $1,000 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1917.152 Welding, Cutting and Heating (Hot Work) OSHA citation code: 19170152 D05 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,300 | $1,000 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1917.28 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19170028 F05 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1917.151 Machine Guarding OSHA citation code: 19170151 B03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 19, 1989#17403072Sep 19, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17403072$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17403072
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 1989
- Closed
- Sep 20, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Foundation Drive, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Aug 18, 1977#14263982Aug 18, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#14263982$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14263982
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Southern Bulk Worksite Off Fou, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jul 28, 1977#14263883Jul 28, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#14263883$44010 viol.10 violations$440 in penalties
Inspection #14263883
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1977
- Closed
- Aug 22, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $440
- Penalties on Record
- $440
- Site Address
- Southern Bulk Worksite Off Fou, Garden City, GA 31408
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.106 Working Over or Near Water OSHA citation code: 19260106 A | Serious | 2 | - | $320 | $320 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.450 Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260450 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.605 Marine Operations and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260605 B02 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1926.605 Marine Operations and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260605 D02 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1926.605 Marine Operations and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260605 D03 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.605 Marine Operations and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260605 C02 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $120 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.152 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19260152 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19260350 A09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1977 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 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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6 inspections, 1977 to 1999. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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