SOUTHERN FOREST INDUSTRIES, INC.
3794 OLD MACON ROAD, FORSYTH, GA 31029 · NAICS 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Dec 5, 2024#347916314Dec 5, 2024FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#347916314$44,3558 viol.8 violations$44,355 in penalties
Inspection #347916314
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2024
- Contested
- Jun 30, 2025
- Final Order
- May 6, 2026
- Closed
- Apr 15, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $82,751
- Penalties on Record
- $44,355
- Site Address
- 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
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.
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Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Jul 7, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C08 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
| 01001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II D | Serious | 1 | 3 | $8,276 | $0 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II D | Serious | 1 | 3 | $11,585 | $0 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
| 01003C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 3 | $11,585 | $0 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $11,585 | $8,110 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Citation items not in DOL's current published data
As of Sep 24, 2026, DOL's published enforcement data does not include these citation items. DOL does not publish a reason. They are listed for the record and are not included in the counts or penalty totals on this site. Amounts are as recorded on this site before DOL stopped publishing the items.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Issued | Initial | Current | Date Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II D | Serious | Jun 2, 2025 | $8,276 | $8,276 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | Jun 2, 2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II D | Serious | Jun 2, 2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 01006 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | Jun 2, 2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Sep 24, 2026 |
Jul 31, 2013#339248247Jul 31, 2013Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#339248247$14,86011 viol.11 violations$14,860 in penalties
Inspection #339248247
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 2013
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2014
- Closed
- Jan 21, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $28,700
- Penalties on Record
- $14,860
- Site Address
- 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
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 (7 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,680 | Jan 17, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,900 | $2,100 | Jan 17, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | $1,000 | Jan 17, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,680 | Jan 17, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01005A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,680 | Jan 17, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01005B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 17, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01006 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 E03 II C 3 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Jan 17, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 31, 2013#339244063Jul 31, 2013OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#339244063$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339244063
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 2013
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 0 reported
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
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.
Jul 31, 2013#339243958Jul 31, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339243958$1,5002 viol.2 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #339243958
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 2013
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2014
- Closed
- Jan 2, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $3,500 | $1,500 | Feb 10, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
May 31, 2007#311032916May 31, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#311032916$2,4944 viol.4 violations$2,494 in penalties
Inspection #311032916
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2007
- Closed
- Mar 17, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,325
- Penalties on Record
- $2,494
- Site Address
- 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $700 | $525 | Sep 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $525 | Dec 16, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $700 | $525 | Sep 17, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,225 | $919 | Sep 2, 2007 | - | - |
Apr 17, 1997#109301309Apr 17, 1997Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#109301309$3451 viol.1 violation$345 in penalties
Inspection #109301309
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 37
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $446
- Penalties on Record
- $345
- Site Address
- 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 3 | $446 | $345 | Jun 9, 1997 | - | - |
Dec 16, 1996#300967403Dec 16, 1996Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#300967403$4,5004 viol.4 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #300967403
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.25 Housekeeping OSHA citation code: 19260025 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $900 | $900 | Jan 22, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.100 Head Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260100 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $900 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19260350 A10 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1926.501 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19260501 B01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 1996 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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4 citation items on 1 inspection are not in DOL's current published data and are not counted; they are listed in the affected inspection record.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,897 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.