317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC — a all other miscellaneous crop farming facility located at 6790 WILLIAMS HWY, GRANTS PASS, OR 97527 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $165,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-08-14.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $165,000.00 is more than 56.5× the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 111998). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within OR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 104,887 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $770.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 22, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2019. Of the 5 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $33,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for Safe & Simple LLC reveals an extraordinary level of regulatory defiance, characterized
This facility's $165,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 111998 industry in OR. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,631.
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What OSHA violations was 317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC cited for?
317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $165,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-08-14.
How much was 317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $165,000.00 against 317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC in GRANTS PASS, OR. Average per citation: $33,000.00.
Is 317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 317725182 - SAFE & SIMPLE LLC has a risk score of 62 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $165,000.00 is above the industry average.