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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORP. at 1001 Chattanooga Avenue, Dalton, GA 30719 on Oct 3, 2012. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Mar 11, 2014.
OSHA documented 11 violations (11 serious) with total penalties on record of $30,870. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
This employer has 10 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 19100022 A01 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | Serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | May 10, 2013 |
| 01001B | 19100022 A02 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2013 |
| 01002 | 19100023 A03 II Ladders | Serious | $4,250 |
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.
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Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| $2,550 |
| Apr 19, 2013 |
| 01003 | 19100038 B Emergency Action Plans | Serious | $6,000 | $3,600 | May 10, 2013 |
| 01004 | 19100101 B Compressed Gases (General Requirements) | Serious | $4,250 | $2,550 | Apr 5, 2013 |
| 01005 | 19100110 H06 II B Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases | Serious | $4,250 | $2,550 | Apr 19, 2013 |
| 01006 | 19100147 C04 II B Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | Serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | May 10, 2013 |
| 01007 | 19100157 C01 Portable Fire Extinguishers | Serious | $5,100 | $3,060 | Apr 19, 2013 |
| 01008 | 19100157 G01 Portable Fire Extinguishers | Serious | $5,100 | $3,060 | Apr 19, 2013 |
| 01009 | 19100212 A01 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | Serious | $4,250 | $2,550 |
| 01010 | 19100305 G01 IV Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Serious | $4,250 | $2,550 | Apr 19, 2013 |
