Southern Industrial Chemicals, Inc.: OSHA inspection 346927015
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Closed case Complaint inspection
Southern Industrial Chemicals, Inc. OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 67
- Proposed penalty
- $289,439
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 66
OSHA opened inspection 346927015 at Southern Industrial Chemicals, Inc. in Atlanta, GA on August 22, 2023 (complaint inspection). The record lists 67 violations (66 serious), with $289,439 in proposed penalties and $200,000 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.1026, Chromium (VI) (22 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
22 citations · $57,164
Chromium (VI)
- 1910.1026(i)(1) General
- 1910.1026(i)(2)
- 1910.1026(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL)
- 1910.1026(f)(1)(i)
- 1910.1026(d)(1) General
- 1910.1026(e)(1) Establishment
- 1910.1026(g)(2)
- 1910.1026(h)(1) Provision and use
- 1910.1026(h)(2)(i)
- 1910.1026(i)(3)(ii)
- 1910.1026(i)(4)(ii)
- 1910.1026(i)(5) Prohibited activities
- 1910.1026(j)(2)(i)
- 1910.1026(j)(3)(i)
- 1910.1026(j)(3)(ii)
- 1910.1026(k)(1)(i)(a)
- 1910.1026(l)(1)(i)
- 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii)
- 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii)
- 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(a)
- 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(b)
- 1910.1026(l)(2)(ii)
7 citations · $15,233
Respiratory protection
- 1910.134(c)(1)
- 1910.134(e)(1) General
- 1910.134(f)(1)
- 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a)
- 1910.134(h)(1) Cleaning and disinfecting
- 1910.134(k)(1)(iv)
- 1910.134(k)(1)(v)
4 citations · $15,281
Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
- 1910.120(j)(1)(ii)
- 1910.120(q)(1) Emergency response plan
- 1910.120(q)(2)(v)
- 1910.120(q)(6) Training
4 citations · $14,812
Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection
- 1910.28(b)(1)(i)
- 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(a)
- 1910.28(b)(11)(i)
- 1910.28(c) Protection from falling objects
3 citations · $18,435
Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories
Training for 1910.1450 →3 citations · $11,250
Powered industrial trucks
- 1910.178(l)(5) Avoidance of duplicative training
- 1910.178(m)(5)(i)
- 1910.178(n)(4)
2 citations · $8,360
General requirements
- 1910.22(b) Loads
- 1910.22(c) Access and egress
2 citations · $6,735
General
- 1910.303(b)(2) Installation and use
- 1910.303(b)(6) Deteriorating agents
2 citations · $0
Woodworking machinery requirements
- 1910.213(i)(1)
- 1910.213(i)(3)
1 citation · $6,452
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(c)(1) Energy control program
1 citation · $5,531
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(b) Anchoring fixed machinery
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All 67 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22(b) Loads | Serious | 4 | $4.610,00 | $4.610,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.22(c) Access and egress | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.23(c)(9) | Serious | 2 | $5.531,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.28(b)(1)(i) | Serious | 4 | $6.452,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01005 | 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(a) Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01006 | 1910.28(b)(11)(i) | Serious | 3 | $5.531,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01007 | 1910.28(c) Protection from falling objects | Serious | 2 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01008 | 1910.120(j)(1)(ii) Hazardous waste operations and emergency response | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $3.250,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01009 | 1910.120(q)(1) Emergency response plan | Serious | 3 | $5.531,00 | $3.250,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01010 | 1910.120(q)(2)(v) Hazardous waste operations and emergency response | Serious | 3 | $5.531,00 | $3.250,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01011 | 1910.120(q)(6) Training | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01012A | 1910.134(c)(1) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01012B | 1910.134(e)(1) General | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01012C | 1910.134(f)(1) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01013 | 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a) | Serious | 2 | $5.531,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01014 | 1910.134(h)(1) Cleaning and disinfecting | Serious | 2 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01015A | 1910.134(k)(1)(iv) Respiratory protection | Serious | 2 | $5.531,00 | $3.250,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01015B | 1910.134(k)(1)(v) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01016 | 1910.138(a) General requirements | Serious | 3 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01017A | 1910.141(e) Change rooms | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01017B | 1910.1026(i)(1) General | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01017C | 1910.1026(i)(2) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01018A | 1910.146(c)(1) | Serious | 1 | $6.452,00 | $11.983,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01018B | 1910.146(c)(2) | Serious | 1 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01019A | 1910.146(c)(4) | Serious | 1 | $5.531,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01019B | 1910.146(e)(1) | Serious | 1 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01019C | 1910.146(g)(1) | Serious | 1 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01020 | 1910.147(c)(1) Energy control program | Serious | 1 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01021 | 1910.151(c) | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01022 | 1910.176(b) Secure storage | Serious | 2 | $5.531,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01023 | 1910.178(l)(5) Avoidance of duplicative training | Serious | 3 | $5.531,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01024 | 1910.178(m)(5)(i) | Serious | 2 | $5.531,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01025 | 1910.178(n)(4) | Serious | 3 | $5.531,00 | $3.750,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01026 | 1910.212(b) Anchoring fixed machinery | Serious | 1 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01027 | 1910.213(i)(1) | Serious | 1 | $5.531,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01028 | 1910.213(i)(3) Woodworking machinery requirements | Serious | 1 | $4.610,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01029 | 1910.303(b)(2) Installation and use | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $1.204,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01030 | 1910.303(b)(6) Deteriorating agents | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01031A | 1910.1026(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01031B | 1910.1026(f)(1)(i) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01032 | 1910.1026(d)(1) General | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01033 | 1910.1026(e)(1) Establishment | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01034 | 1910.1026(g)(2) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01035 | 1910.1026(h)(1) Provision and use | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01036 | 1910.1026(h)(2)(i) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $3.000,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01037 | 1910.1026(i)(3)(ii) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $3.000,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01038 | 1910.1026(i)(4)(ii) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01039 | 1910.1026(i)(5) Prohibited activities | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01040 | 1910.1026(j)(2)(i) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $3.000,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01041A | 1910.1026(j)(3)(i) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $3.000,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01041B | 1910.1026(j)(3)(ii) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01042 | 1910.1026(k)(1)(i)(a) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01043A | 1910.1026(l)(1)(i) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01043B | 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01044A | 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii) | Serious | 2 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01044B | 1910.1200(e)(1) | Serious | 4 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01044C | 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) | Serious | 4 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01044D | 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) | Serious | 4 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01045A | 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(a) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 1 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01045B | 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(b) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01045C | 1910.1026(l)(2)(ii) Chromium (VI) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01046A | 1910.1200(h)(1) | Serious | 4 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01046B | 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii) | Serious | 4 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01047 | 1910.1450(e)(1) | Serious | 1 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01048 | 1910.1450(e)(3)(iii) | Serious | 1 | $5.531,00 | $5.531,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 01049 | 1910.1450(f)(1) | Serious | 1 | $6.452,00 | $6.452,00 | March 19, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.23(b)(9) | Other-than-serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | March 19, 2024 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Southern Industrial Chemicals, Inc. fined by OSHA?
For inspection 346927015, OSHA proposed $289,439 in penalties; the current penalty is $200,000. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was Southern Industrial Chemicals, Inc. cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.1026 (Chromium (VI)): 22; 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory protection): 7; 29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-required confined spaces): 5; 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard communication): 5; 29 CFR 1910.120 (Hazardous waste operations and emergency response): 4.
Is OSHA inspection 346927015 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2025-12-03.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.