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Manufacturing · Cordele, GA

Norbord Georgia LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norbord Georgia LLC ranks #41,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,894
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#41,994
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norbord Georgia LLC in Cordele, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,894. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norbord Georgia LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J One Cutting Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#41,994
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Norbord Georgia LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norbord Georgia LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$7,894 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Norbord Georgia LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0017.334.651.969.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALASHEK INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ERIE ENGINEERED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GARCIA'S WOOD WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MCKEE FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARTELYE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 66LINCOLN WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BERCO OF AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5STACKTIGHT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VFI FABRICATORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ORANGE BAKERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BUTTURA & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BEST TREAT PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MID-STATES PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AXIUM FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PRECAST MANAGEMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KARL W. SCHMIDT & AS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BEAM GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Norbord Georgia LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Norbord Georgia LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Norbord Georgia LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Norbord Georgia LLC sits at penalty rank #18,436 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,894 assessed).

How Norbord Georgia LLC Compares

Norbord Georgia LLC's 0.33 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-12-07

Last Inspection

2020-06-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,631

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $2,631 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,145

Current Penalty Amount

$7,894

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,251 from the initial assessment of $12,145. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Norbord Georgia LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norbord Georgia LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $7,894 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,631 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Norbord Georgia LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,894 here).

Manna Pro Products LLC $7,896 KS Lavelle Industries, INC. $7,897 WI Sawdust and Splinters $7,897 TX B & T Pallet Recycling $7,889 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Walashek Industrial & Marine, INC 3 insp. Camp Pendleton, CA Erie Engineered Products, INC. 3 insp. Lancaster, NY Garcia's Wood Works Corporation 3 insp. Fontana, CA McKee Foods Corporation 3 insp. Stuarts Draft, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

J One Cutting Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Looper Cabinet Company
Evans, GA
0 inspections $0
Manna Pro Products LLC
Kansas City, KS
2 inspections $7,896
Lavelle Industries, INC.
Burlington, WI
9 inspections $7,897
Sawdust and Splinters
Gatesville, TX
2 inspections $7,897

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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 Norbord Georgia LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norbord Georgia LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Norbord Georgia LLC have? ▼
Norbord Georgia LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,894.
How many OSHA inspections has Norbord Georgia LLC had? ▼
Norbord Georgia LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-07 and the most recent on 2020-06-17. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norbord Georgia LLC? ▼
Norbord Georgia LLC has been assessed $7,894 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,145 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Norbord Georgia LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norbord Georgia LLC has 1 serious 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 Norbord Georgia LLC operate in? ▼
Norbord Georgia LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321219). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Norbord Georgia LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norbord Georgia LLC ranks #41,994 (the upper half 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 Norbord Georgia LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norbord Georgia LLC's total OSHA penalty of $7,894 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, J One Cutting Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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