ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. — a spice and extract manufacturing facility located at 2301 SE TONES DRIVE, ANKENY, IA 50021 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-06-30.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $19,000.00 is more than 2.2× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311942). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 24, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 12, 2010. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,583.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $19,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311942 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,727.
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What OSHA violations was ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. cited for?
ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-06-30.
How much was ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,000.00 against ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. in ANKENY, IA. Average per citation: $1,583.33.
Is ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. has a risk score of 34 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Spice and Extract Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $19,000.00 is above the industry average.