Hartwell, 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, Hartwell, GA has 11 employers tracked by OSHA with 19 total inspections and $416K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Hartwell
Workplace safety enforcement records in Hartwell, GA span 11 employers and 19 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.7 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 154 violations — a rate of 8.11 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $416K, averaging $38K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY, INC. alone accounts for $184K in current OSHA penalties, representing 44.4% of the citywide total. The 154 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 Hartwell typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 11 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 Hartwell
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY, INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 32 | $184K |
| 2 | TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC. Manufacturing | 7 | 76 | $159K |
| 3 | QUALITY INDUSTRIES, LLC Manufacturing | 3 | 23 | $40K |
| 4 | La Cabana de Don Juan, Inc. Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | LAKE FOODS, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 7 | $16K |
| 6 | ELITE LOGISTIC SERVICE, INC. Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 2 | $9K |
| 7 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA TIRE RECYCLING, INC. Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 14 | $9K |
| 8 | US Lawns Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Downtown Cafe and Pizzeria Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Cobb Foundation, Inc. Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Hartwell, GA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $184K |
| TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC. | Manufacturing | 7 | $159K |
| QUALITY INDUSTRIES, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $40K |
| La Cabana de Don Juan, Inc. | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| LAKE FOODS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $16K |
| ELITE LOGISTIC SERVICE, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $9K |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA TIRE RECYCLING, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $9K |
| US Lawns | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Downtown Cafe and Pizzeria | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cobb Foundation, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Green Tree Metals (Hartwell) | Manufacturing | 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
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
