This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Appalachian Southern Safety Record

Ellijay, GA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/14/1985

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Appalachian Southern in Ellijay, Georgia has 36 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $2,310 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1985.

Appalachian Southern, located in Ellijay, Georgia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 36 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,310.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

36 Violations
3 Inspections
12 Serious
$2,310 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($0)
Serious?
12 ($1,985)
Repeat?
1 ($325)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1982
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $3,710 in penalties for Appalachian Southern, later reduced to $2,310 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
7 citations $575
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $250
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
4 citations $250
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/14/1985 Referral? Ellijay, GA 1 $400
01/29/1985 Planned? Ellijay, GA 25 $1,750
07/15/1982 Planned? Ellijay, GA 10 $160

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