ABIMAR FOODS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ABIMAR FOODS — a cookie and cracker manufacturing facility located at 5425 N 1ST STREET, ABILENE, TX 79603 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-05-11.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,600.00 is 58% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311821). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 15, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2016. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $3,600.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $3,600 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311821 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,560.
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What OSHA violations was ABIMAR FOODS cited for?
ABIMAR FOODS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,600.00. The inspection opened on 2016-05-11.
How much was ABIMAR FOODS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,600.00 against ABIMAR FOODS in ABILENE, TX. Average per citation: $3,600.00.
Is ABIMAR FOODS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ABIMAR FOODS has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $3,600.00 is below the industry average.