This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Ralston Purina Safety Record

Gainesville, GA

F

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

Last inspected 12/06/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ralston Purina in Gainesville, Georgia has 28 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $920 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1983.

Ralston Purina, located in Gainesville, Georgia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 28 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $920.

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.

28 Violations
2 Inspections
1 Serious
$920 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($270)
Serious?
1 ($650)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $100
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
3 citations $55
1910.0163 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/06/1983 Planned? Gainesville, GA 0 $0
11/25/1975 Complaint? Gainesville, GA 28 $920

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