Inspection 349253609 OPENED OCT 28, 2026Open
818 J&j Drive, Dalton, GA 30721 · Carpet and Rug Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Since 2014, OSHA inspectors have visited Engineered Floors, LLC in Georgia 16 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 28, 2026 on a referral, in Dalton and is still open.
In all, OSHA issued 23 citation items: 13 serious and 10 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $155,751; today they stand at $105,670, 32% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 9 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,872 penalty. Engineered Floors, LLC averages $11,141 across 9 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Engineered Floors, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 15 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 349046359 OPENED JUL 10, 2026Open
3829 South Dug Gap Rd, Dalton, GA 30721 · Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Inspection 347859829 OPENED NOV 4, 2024Closed
3829 S Dug Gap Rd, Dalton, GA 30721 · Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $13,265 | $13,265 | Jan 27, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 347625337 OPENED JUL 17, 2024Closed
3829 S Dug Gap Rd, Dalton, GA 30720 · Carpet and Rug Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347558637 OPENED JUN 12, 2024Closed
100 Bentley Dr, Calhoun, GA 30701 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $12,676 | $7,606 | Dec 2, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347142135 OPENED NOV 22, 2023Closed
1510 Coronet Drive, Dalton, GA 30720 · Carpet and Rug Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346131535 OPENED AUG 8, 2022Closed
3829 South Dug Gap Road, Dalton, GA 30722 · Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345707681 OPENED JAN 3, 2022Closed
818 J&j Drive, Dalton, GA 30722 · Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(a)(2)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $14,502 | $8,701 | Jun 2, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2022 | Final |
8 older inspections
Inspection 345570055 OPENED OCT 7, 2021Closed
1025 Enterprise Dr., Dalton, GA 30721 · Carpet and Rug Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 18, 2021: Employee burns arm and torso when struck by exploding hot wa
At 11:00 p.m. on September 18, 2021, an employee working as a maintenance technician for a flooring manufacturer was starting to perform maintenance on a heat set machine. Hot water inside the tunnel exploded through the end side and struck the employee. The employee was hospitalized to treat burns to his arm and torso.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $11,396 | $6,838 | Apr 6, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $11,396 | $6,838 | Apr 6, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 344708839 OPENED MAR 20, 2020Closed
1510 Coronet Drive, Dalton, GA 30720 · Carpet and Rug Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 19, 2020 (fatal): Employee falls and breaks femur, dies after surgery
At 6:45 a.m on March 19, 2020, an employee was walking to her lift truck after clocking in for the day. It was unknown, but the employee stated that her leg gave out on her, and fell. The employee broke her femur and later died after surgery.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $10,603 | $10,603 | Jul 1, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344427802 OPENED NOV 5, 2019Closed
3368 Old Dixie Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721 · Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 1, 2019: Employee amputates middle and index fingers when caught betw
At 12:50 p.m. on November 1, 2019, an employee tapped on a chain to show his coworkers that it had too much slack. The employee fingers became caught in between the chain and sprocket. The employee amputated the left index and middle fingers and was treated without hospitalization.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,359 | $10,687 | May 1, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344378492 OPENED OCT 10, 2019Closed
3201 North Dalton Bypass, Dalton, GA 30721 · Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 7, 2019: Employee amputates finger in machine
At 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2019, an employee was assisting a coworker at a wrap rug cut table. The employee inserted a rug into the the roller shaft opening of a rug roll-up machine. The coworker announced that the machine was going to start up, but the employee was distracted and did not move her hands. The machine started and her left hand was pulled into the machine, resulting in the amputation of her left ring fingertip. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343549473 OPENED OCT 22, 2018Closed
3829 Dug Gap Rd., Dalton, GA 30721 · Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 13, 2018: Employee amputates thumb while clearing jam
At 11:30 a.m. on October 13, 2018, an employee was troubleshooting a twister machine and, upon inspection, noted it was clogged. The employee removed the machine's guard to clear the jam and amputated his left hand's thumb when struck by the rotating parts to the machine. The employee was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,260 | $7,956 | Apr 18, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343495685 OPENED SEP 21, 2018Closed
3201 N. Bypass, Dalton, GA 30720 · Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 14, 2018: Employee is caught between conveyor and scissors, amputates
At 11:00 a.m. on September 14, 2018, an employee was cutting string from a roller when he caught his hand between the conveyor and scissors. The employee amputated two fingertips from his right hand. The employee was hospitalized. hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,260 | $7,956 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,260 | $7,956 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $13,260 | $7,956 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,063 | $638 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 341772259 OPENED SEP 14, 2016Closed
818 J&j Drive, Dalton, GA 30721 · Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(a)(2)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,451 | $3,271 | Nov 16, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 339667107 OPENED APR 4, 2014Closed
1616 Duvall Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 · Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(e) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $3,600 | $2,160 | Jul 22, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $5,400 | $3,240 | Jul 22, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2014 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Dalton site logged 37 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 1,314 workers: 2.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Dalton · 2025 | 1,314 | 37 | 0 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| ED Dalton · 2025 | 639 | 20 | 2 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| CR Facility Dalton · 2025 | 555 | 3 | 0 | 0.7 | 2.1 |
| EF Calhoun · 2025 | 393 | 13 | 2 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| BN Facility Dalton · 2025 | 265 | 9 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Engineered Floors BS Facility Dalton · 2025 | 307 | 7 | 0 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| OD Tile Dalton · 2025 | 157 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Engineered Floors - BM Facility Dalton · 2025 | 107 | 3 | 0 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 15 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
Nov 1, 2025, Dalton: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations involving bone loss · toes(s), toenail(s)
An employee was adjusting a sensor at the accumulator while his foot was on a chain and sprocket. As the carpet was fed into the accumulator, the sprocket turned slowly, pulling his right foot in. This crushed the foot behind the toes and two toes were amputated at the hospital.
Oct 25, 2024, Dalton: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations involving bone loss · other finger(s) n.e.c.
On October 25, 2024, an employee was operating a warper and had just completed a full beam. He doffed the completed beam onto the floor. The empty beam, which is stored overhead, came down as the employee's left hand was guiding the completed beam. This resulted in the amputation of the little finger.
Apr 29, 2024, Dalton: Amputation · amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified · finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
On April 29, 2024, an employee was replacing a wheel on a toolbox when it came down on his right middle finger, pinching it between the toolbox and the steel fork of a forklift. The fingertip was amputated.
Feb 4, 2024, Calhoun: Hospitalization · fractures · ankle(s)
An employee was clearing out cones of yarn in a warehouse after a small fire the previous day. A case of yarn (destabilized by the fire and the water that had been used to suppress it) began to fall. As the employee turned to run away, cones of yarn fell out of the case and broke his right ankle.
Aug 21, 2023, Dalton: Hospitalization · bruises, contusions · chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
An employee was operating a forklift when the vehicle struck a support beam. The employee sustained a contusion to his left rib.
Dec 22, 2021, Dalton: Hospitalization · burns and other injuries, n.e.c. · hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
An employee was trying to keep the edge of a carpet from folding over and going through a steam press roller. His left hand and arm were pulled into the roller. He suffered crushing injuries and burns to the hand, arm, and bicep.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.39 · Reporting deaths and severe injuries
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1)
(a) Basic requirement. (1) Within eight (8) hours after the death of any employee as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the fatality to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor.
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2)
(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i)
(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
Other fiber, yarn, and thread mills employers in Georgia
- Marglen Industries, Inc. Rome · 9 citations · $29,536
- Stein Fibers LLC Port Wentworth · 1 citation · $0
- Parkdale America, LLC Lavonia · 21 citations · $60,163
- Dyma Brands, Inc. Bremen · 2 citations · $9,488
- Milliken and Company- New Holland Plant Gainesville · 2 citations · $5,283
- Buhler Quality Yarns Corporation Jefferson · 5 citations · $8,123
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.