Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0201229 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
OSHA Inspection
Mdlg, Inc. — OSHA Inspection #346951692
PHENIX CITY, Alabama · Sawmills (NAICS 321113) · 45 workers on site
Inspection outcome
Opened: August 24, 2023 · Status: Open
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Citations issued
OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.
Safety inspection · Type M · Comprehensive — entire establishment
Violations28
Serious+0
Initial penalty$2,471,683
Current penalty$2,471,683
Accidents0
Duration—
Summary
What happened in this inspection
On August 24, 2023, OSHA opened Mdlg, Inc.’s inspection #346951692 at PHENIX CITY, Alabama — an establishment in the sawmills industry. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.
OSHA cited the employer for 28 violations totaling $2,471,683 in current penalties. All citations were Other-than-serious.
Breakdown by classification
28violations total
Willful2279%
A Willful violation is one OSHA determined the employer committed with intentional disregard for, or plain indifference to, the OSH Act. It carries the highest civil penalty — up to ~$165,000 per violation. Willful violations are rare and signal the most serious workplace safety failures.
Repeat14%
A Repeat violation means OSHA cited the employer for a substantially similar violation within the past 5 years. Penalties multiply (up to ~$165,000 per repeat citation) and indicate the employer failed to permanently abate a recurring hazard.
Serious518%
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.
Citations
Citations issued in this inspection
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02013A29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02013B29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 5
Citation #0201429 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$152,100
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Current$152,100
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0201529 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #0300129 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$20,280
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Current$20,280
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02003A29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02003B29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02004A29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
→
Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02004B29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02005A29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
→
Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02005B29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02006A29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02006B29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0200729 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0200829 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0200929 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 5
Citation #0201029 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$152,100
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Current$152,100
Willfulgravity 5
Citation #0201129 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$152,100
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Current$152,100
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #010015A0001General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$12,676
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Current$12,676
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100229 CFR 1910.157(c)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$10,140
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Current$10,140
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100329 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$10,140
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Current$10,140
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100429 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$10,140
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Current$10,140
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #0100529 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$16,131
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02001A29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02001B29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02002A29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$161,323
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Current$161,323
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #02002B29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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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 346951692 at OSHA Establishment Search.
Same employer
Other OSHA inspections at Mdlg, Inc.
Earlier or related cases at this establishment.
Citation issuedFeb 9, 2023
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2violations
Penalty assessed$11,340
Citation issuedMay 24, 2022
Safety inspection#345981013
4violations
Penalty assessed$43,074
Citation issuedMay 28, 2020
Safety inspection#344768072
18violations
Penalty assessed$177,442
No violationsJan 18, 2019
Safety inspection#343727871
Closed Jan 30 — no citations.
No violationsJan 4, 2016
Safety inspection#341186138
Closed Aug 17 — no citations.
No violationsSep 16, 2015
Safety inspection#340937366
Closed Oct 15 — no citations.
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.
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.
Current vs initial penalty
Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.
Trigger types
A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.
About this inspection
OSHA classified this as Type M — See our glossary for the full list of inspection trigger types.
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 346951692 directly:
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