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Modular Container Systems, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Lavonia, Georgia · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · NAICS 332618

11inspections
70citation items
$50,227current penalties
Feb 20, 2025last inspection

Since 1983, OSHA inspectors have visited Modular Container Systems, Inc. in Georgia 11 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Feb 20, 2025 after a complaint, in Toccoa.

In all, OSHA issued 70 citation items: 57 serious, 3 repeat and 10 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $96,702; today they stand at $50,227, 48% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.305 (electrical wiring methods), 7 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Modular Container Systems, Inc. averages $16,882 across 1 cited inspection.

Modular Container Systems, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Modular Container Systems, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1983 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348057209 OPENED FEB 20, 2025Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 21 employees at the site · Closed Aug 13, 2025

905 U.s. 123, Toccoa, GA 30577 · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$4,965$2,979Jul 23, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jul 23, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jul 23, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools
 Serious$8,276$4,966Jul 23, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$4,965$2,979Jul 23, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$9,931$5,959Jul 23, 2025Final

Inspection 314205683 OPENED OCT 21, 2010Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 14 employees at the site · Closed Aug 3, 2011

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$3,300$1,650Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$3,300$1,650Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$2,805$1,402Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$3,300$1,650Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting
 Serious$3,300$1,650Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv) · Gas welding and cutting
 Serious$0$0Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$3,300$1,650Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$2,805$1,402Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$4,620$2,310Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Repeat$6,600$3,300Nov 24, 2010Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Repeat$0$0Nov 24, 2010Closed

Inspection 309620375 OPENED OCT 3, 2006Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 16 employees at the site · Closed Feb 26, 2007

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$300$300Oct 31, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$0$0Oct 31, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,500$1,000Oct 31, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$300$300Oct 31, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$300$300Oct 31, 2006Closed

Inspection 303384135 OPENED NOV 13, 2001Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 40 employees at the site · Closed Mar 19, 2002

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,000$600Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$750$300Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$750$300Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$750$400Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$750$400Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations
 Serious$750$750Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 14, 2001Closed

Inspection 304626948 OPENED NOV 13, 2001Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed Mar 19, 2002

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$2,500$1,250Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$1,250$500Dec 14, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(1) · Exit routes
 Serious$1,000$200Dec 14, 2001Closed

Inspection 300970001 OPENED JUN 5, 1997Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 29 employees at the site · Closed Nov 6, 1997

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$675$300Jun 27, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,200$500Jun 27, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$0$0Jun 27, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 27, 1997Closed

Inspection 300970019 OPENED JUN 5, 1997Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 29 employees at the site · Closed Nov 6, 1997

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,500$600Jul 2, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$1,200$300Jul 2, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
 Repeat$2,400$300Jul 2, 1997Closed

Inspection 109291914 OPENED JUL 28, 1994Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 31 employees at the site · Closed Jan 26, 1995

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$1,000$800Aug 8, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$750$400Aug 8, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$750$200Aug 8, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
 Serious$750$500Aug 8, 1994Closed
3 older inspections

Inspection 109295360 OPENED JUL 19, 1994Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 31 employees at the site · Closed Jun 22, 1995

12 Alex Street, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
 Serious$1,000$400Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Serious$1,000$400Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$1,250$800Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,250$500Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$1,000$500Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Serious$2,500$1,500Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$1,250$500Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$1,250$400Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 10a
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$1,000$500Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 10b
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$1,250$500Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1994Closed

Inspection 13154836 OPENED JUN 6, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 18 employees at the site · Closed Sep 20, 1983

Martha St, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$120$60Jun 23, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Serious$90$45Jun 23, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Serious$0$0Jun 15, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Serious$0$0Jun 15, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(7) · Mechanical power presses
 Serious$0$0Jun 15, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$60$30Jun 23, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.243(a)(2)(ii) · Guarding of portable powered tools
 Serious$90$45Jun 23, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 15, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 15, 1983Closed

Inspection 13091277 OPENED MAY 24, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 18 employees at the site · Closed Aug 17, 1983

Martha St, Lavonia, GA 30553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 3, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 23, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.252(e)(2)(ic) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 3, 1983Closed

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 Lavonia site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 40 workers: 6.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 3 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Modular Container Systems
Lavonia · 2025
40 226.93.3

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva)

(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd)

(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1)

(b) Spray booths—(1) Construction. Spray booths shall be substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying. Spray booths shall be designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet.

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.307 · Hazardous (classified) locations

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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