This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1978. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Georgia Ruralist Press Safety Record

Oakwood, GA

D

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

Last inspected 12/08/1978

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Georgia Ruralist Press in Oakwood, Georgia has 21 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $825 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1978.

Georgia Ruralist Press, located in Oakwood, Georgia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1978. 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 21 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $825.

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.

21 Violations
5 Inspections
2 Serious
$825 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($425)
Serious?
2 ($400)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $1,225 in penalties for Georgia Ruralist Press, later reduced to $825 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $275
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
3 citations $25
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations $25
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $225
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/08/1978 Follow-Up? Oakwood, GA 0 $0
09/19/1978 Complaint? Oakwood, GA 3 $400
04/28/1976 Follow-Up? Oakwood, GA 0 $0
01/07/1976 Complaint? Oakwood, GA 0 $0
11/25/1975 Complaint? Oakwood, GA 18 $425

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