Manufacturing · Dalton, GA

Columbia Recycling CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbia Recycling CORP. ranks #518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$205,000
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #518
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbia Recycling CORP. in Dalton, GA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $205,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbia Recycling CORP. 6 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dollar Tree Stores, INC. in Weatherford, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $204,589 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #518
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Columbia Recycling CORP.

$205,000
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Columbia Recycling CORP. runs far above peers (13.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$205,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Columbia Recycling CORP..

Columbia Recycling CORP. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Columbia Recycling CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Columbia Recycling CORP. is the #295 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($205,000).

How Columbia Recycling CORP. Compares

Columbia Recycling CORP.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (13.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-04-05

Last Inspection

2025-09-10

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$34,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $34,167 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

55.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$317,814

Current Penalty Amount

$205,000

Penalty Reduction

35.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $112,814 from the initial assessment of $317,814. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Columbia Recycling CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Columbia Recycling CORP.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	9	8.0
Total Penalty	$205,000	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$34,167	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbia Recycling CORP., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($205,000 here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. $204,589 TX Nyrstar Clarksville INC. $204,531 TN German Pellets of Texas $205,518 TX Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. $205,687 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. 6 insp. Bryan, TX International Container CO. LLC 6 insp. Holyoke, MA West Virginia Steel Corporation 6 insp. Poca, WV Pactiv LLC 6 insp. Stockton, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dollar Tree Stores, INC.

Weatherford, TX

2 inspections $204,589

Nyrstar Clarksville INC.

Clarksville, TN

9 inspections $204,531

German Pellets of Texas

Port Arthur, TX

3 inspections $205,518

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Recycling CORP. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Columbia Recycling CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Columbia Recycling CORP. have? ▼

Columbia Recycling CORP. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $205,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Columbia Recycling CORP. had? ▼

Columbia Recycling CORP. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-05 and the most recent on 2025-09-10. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Columbia Recycling CORP.? ▼

Columbia Recycling CORP. has been assessed $205,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $317,814 (a 35.5% reduction).

Does Columbia Recycling CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Columbia Recycling CORP. has 3 serious violations, and 5 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Columbia Recycling CORP. operate in? ▼

Columbia Recycling CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 314999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Columbia Recycling CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbia Recycling CORP. ranks #518 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Columbia Recycling CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Columbia Recycling CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $205,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (13.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dollar Tree Stores, INC. in Weatherford, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $204,589 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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