PALLET ACQUISITIONS,LLC DBA THE PALLET FACTORY
128 FARRAR STREET, SHADY DALE, GA 31085 · NAICS 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Dec 29, 2009#312530876Dec 29, 2009FatalityUnprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#312530876$3,7502 viol.2 violations$3,750 in penalties
Inspection #312530876
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 2010
- Closed
- Aug 2, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 56
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,750
- Site Address
- 128 Farrar Street, Shady Dale, GA 31085
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
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 injured by arc flash, later dies
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,875 | Jul 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,875 | Jul 7, 2010 | - | - |
Jul 18, 2006#309618494Jul 18, 2006Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#309618494$22,75022 viol.22 violations$22,750 in penalties
Inspection #309618494
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 2006
- Contested
- Nov 15, 2006
- Final Order
- May 3, 2007
- Closed
- Aug 14, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 56
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 19 serious, 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $40,800
- Penalties on Record
- $22,750
- Site Address
- 128 Farrar Street, Shady Dale, GA 31085
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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 (12 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,100 | $1,100 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Serious | 4 | 40 | $2,100 | $1,400 | Dec 1, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G04 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,200 | $750 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01004A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,000 | $2,000 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01004B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 6 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01004C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01004D | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01005A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 4 | 4 | $3,000 | $2,000 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01005B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $2,100 | $1,100 | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Dec 1, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 II | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,200 | $0 | Dec 1, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 26, 2006#309618684Apr 26, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309618684$5,50013 viol.13 violations$5,500 in penalties
Inspection #309618684
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 26, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 2006
- Contested
- Nov 15, 2006
- Final Order
- May 3, 2007
- Closed
- Jul 2, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 56
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,500
- Site Address
- 128 Farrar Street, Shady Dale, GA 31085
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 0 - 9.8286 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 3.5952 - 9.8286 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 3.02 - 8.256 | mg |
| Wood Dust, all soft and hard woods, except Western Red Cedar | 2 | 3.5952 - 9.8286 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (12 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 8 | 44 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Apr 24, 2007 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D03 | Serious | 8 | 44 | $3,000 | $0 | Oct 30, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D06 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,200 | $1,000 | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01004A | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 B06 VI | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $0 | Nov 6, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01004B | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 B16 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01005A | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $800 | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01005B | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 3 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 56 | $900 | $700 | Dec 13, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01006B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 56 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 01006C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 56 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 02001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 III | Other | 1 | 44 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
| 02002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 II | Other | 1 | 44 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2007 |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 28, 2004#306218017Jan 28, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#306218017$1,7074 viol.4 violations$1,707 in penalties
Inspection #306218017
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 2004
- Closed
- Apr 22, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,707
- Site Address
- 128 Farrar Street, Shady Dale, GA 31085
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $875 | $569 | Apr 30, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $875 | $569 | Mar 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $875 | $569 | Mar 12, 2004 | - | - |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
4 inspections, 2004 to 2009. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,896 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: wood container and pallet manufacturing reported 3.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.4%; NAICS 32192 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source