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OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN CONTAINER, LLC

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of SOUTHERN CONTAINER, LLC in 340 HOWELL DRIVE, DALTON, GA 30721 (NAICS 424610). OSHA activity number 348639204.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
340 HOWELL DRIVE
City
DALTON
State
GA
ZIP
30721
Mailing
340 HOWELL DR, DALTON, GA 30721
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
424610
Employees
57
Ownership type
Private (A)

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 D01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
May 29, 2026
Abate by
Jun 29, 2026
Penalty
Initial $10,215 · Current $6,129 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Bottle Pull Department; On or about December 11, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to skin and eye irritation and burns, in that the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present while employees pour excess chemicals from IBC totes to prepare them for recycling and repurposing.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $6129
  • · Z (S) $10215

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
May 29, 2026
Abate by
Jun 29, 2026
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) Bottle Pull Department; On or about December 11, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye irritation and burns, in that the employer did not require proper eye equipment (i.e. face shields, goggles), while employees pour excess chemicals from IBC totes to prepare them for recycling and repurposing.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.138 A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
May 29, 2026
Abate by
Jun 29, 2026
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.(a)  a) Bottle Pull Department; On or about December 11, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hand/arm burns, in that the employer did not require proper equipment (i.e. chemical resistant sleeves), while employees pour excess chemicals from IBC totes to prepare them for recycling and repurposing.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

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