Dalton, GA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Dalton, GA has 86 employers tracked by OSHA with 195 total inspections and $1.6M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Dalton
Workplace safety enforcement records in Dalton, GA span 86 employers and 195 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.3 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 532 violations — a rate of 2.73 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $1.6M, averaging $18K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORP. alone accounts for $205K in current OSHA penalties, representing 13.0% of the citywide total. The 532 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Dalton typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 86 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Dalton
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORP. Manufacturing | 6 | 9 | $205K |
| 2 | PLZ AEROSCIENCE Manufacturing | 3 | 26 | $152K |
| 3 | GARLAND SALES, INC. Retail Trade | 9 | 36 | $144K |
| 4 | FIRST SOURCE WORLDWIDE, LLC Manufacturing | 3 | 22 | $105K |
| 5 | ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLC Manufacturing | 10 | 16 | $82K |
| 6 | HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 6 | $68K |
| 7 | MFG CHEMICAL, INC Wholesale Trade | 4 | 17 | $67K |
| 8 | USPS Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION Manufacturing | 2 | 30 | $59K |
| 10 | TUFTCO FINISHING SYSTEMS, INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 22 | $56K |
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All Employers in Dalton, GA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORP. | Manufacturing | 6 | $205K |
| PLZ AEROSCIENCE | Manufacturing | 3 | $152K |
| GARLAND SALES, INC. | Retail Trade | 9 | $144K |
| FIRST SOURCE WORLDWIDE, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $105K |
| ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLC | Manufacturing | 10 | $82K |
| HANWHA Q CELLS USA, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $68K |
| MFG CHEMICAL, INC | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $67K |
| USPS | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| COLUMBIA RECYCLING CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $59K |
| TUFTCO FINISHING SYSTEMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $56K |
| SANCO, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $54K |
| FLEXSTAR PACKAGING, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $52K |
| IVC US, INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $50K |
| NOVALIS US, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $50K |
| BEAULIEU GROUP, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $38K |
| MONTICELLO INTERNATIONAL | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $26K |
| SBJ RECYCLING, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $24K |
| MARKETING ALLIANCE SAMPLES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $22K |
| SHIROKI-GEORGIA, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $22K |
| La Hidalguense | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| UNIVERSAL TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $20K |
| TEXTILE INDUSTRIAL WELDING, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $19K |
| HANWHA Q CELLS USA INC. | Utilities | 5 | $18K |
| NEW SOUTH DISTRIBUTION INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $16K |
| Econolodge | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ALADDIN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $15K |
| PRECISION PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $15K |
| MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $14K |
| SYNTHETIC TURF RESOURCES, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $14K |
| KOBAYASHI HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $14K |
| AVANTI ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $11K |
| Quality Inn Dalton | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| APOLLO AEROSOL INDUSTRIES LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $11K |
| BARNHARDT MANUFACTURING CO. | Manufacturing | 3 | $10K |
| BROWN INDUSTRIES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| SOUTHERN CHEMICAL & TEXTILE, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| CYCLE TEX, INC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $8K |
| SYNTREX, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $8K |
| Las Margaritas | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| IMACC CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant #8, Inc. | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MASTER CONTRACTING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| DALTON DIECUTTING SERVICE INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| NO-MUV CORP., INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $7K |
| Panaderia Arcoiris | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| BOX 1, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| MARKTEC INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $6K |
| STAR MOLDED PLASTICS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| Tranquility of Dalton | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Luau Pools, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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