Columbia Recycling Safety Record
Dalton, GA · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 09/10/2025
According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbia Recycling in Dalton, Georgia has 56 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 46 classified as serious and $311,835 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2007 to 2025.
About This Safety Record
Columbia Recycling in Dalton, Georgia has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Columbia Recycling among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
46 of the 56 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $311,835 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Georgia workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Georgia
Workers injured on the job in Georgia may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, catastrophic injury benefits.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 30 days in writing
- Statute: Ga. Code Ann. §§ 34-9-1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Georgia, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Columbia Recycling in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | Monitoring? | Dalton, GA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/04/2024 | Complaint? | Dalton, GA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/25/2023 | Referral? | Dalton, GA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/21/2022 | Referral? | Dalton, GA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/31/2017 | Referral? | Dalton, GA | 1 | $5,975 |
| 04/26/2016 | Referral? | Dalton, GA | 5 | $132,400 |
| 04/05/2016 | Complaint? | Dalton, GA | 4 | $72,600 |
| 10/03/2012 | Referral? | Dalton, GA | 11 | $30,870 |
| 10/03/2012 | Referral? | Dalton, GA | 19 | $28,590 |
| 10/30/2007 | Follow-Up? | Dalton, GA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/09/2007 | Accident? | Dalton, GA | 16 | $41,400 |
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