Since 2020, OSHA inspectors have visited Project Chimps in Georgia 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Feb 18, 2020 after a complaint, in Morganton.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 3 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $21,793; today they stand at $11,478, 47% less.
Among repair and personal services employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,200 penalty. Project Chimps averages $5,739 across 2 cited inspections.
Project Chimps also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2031 Lowery Rd., Morganton, GA 30560 · Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $5,735 | $3,154 | May 15, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,588 | $2,523 | May 15, 2020 | Final |
2031 Lowery Rd., Morganton, GA 30560 · Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4) · Exit route design |
Serious | $6,882 | $5,800 | May 15, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $4,588 | $0 | May 15, 2020 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2017, the Morganton site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 27 workers: 6.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Chimps Morganton · 2017 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 6.4 | 4.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)
(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection. (1) The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)
(b) Protection from fall hazards—(1) Unprotected sides and edges. (i) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following:
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.