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Inspection outcome
Opened: May 9, 2019 · Closed: February 10, 2021
Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Health inspection · Complaint · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations12
Serious+0
Initial penalty$50,347
Current penalty$40,254
Accidents0
Duration643d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On May 9, 2019, OSHA opened Abra Auto Body Repair Of America-decatur’s inspection #343997128 at DECATUR, Georgia — an establishment in the automotive body, paint & interior repair industry. The case was administratively closed on February 10, 2021, 643 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 12 violations totaling $40,254 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $50,347. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
12violations total
Serious867%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious433%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

12citations issued
$40,254current penalty
↓ $10,093total reduction
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Other
Citation #02001
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,095
Current$1,095
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002A
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$7,577
Current$3,789reduced by $3,788
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001A
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$9,472
Current$7,104reduced by $2,368
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01001B
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002B
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Othergravity 5
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$7,577
Current$7,577
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01004
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$13,260
Current$12,165reduced by $1,095
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01005A
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$5,683
Current$4,262reduced by $1,421
Othergravity 1
Citation #01006A
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$5,683
Current$4,262reduced by $1,421
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01006C
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 343997128 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Complaint — an inspection triggered by a worker complaint.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 343997128 directly: