ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS — a landscaping services facility located at 41120 40TH ST. EAST, PALMDALE, CA 93552 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,710.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-05-10.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,710.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561730). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 81th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 October 26, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 28, 2011. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,710.00 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 $3,710 penalty is higher than 70% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,350.
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What OSHA violations was ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS cited for?
ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,710.00. The inspection opened on 2011-05-10.
How much was ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,710.00 against ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS in PALMDALE, CA. Average per citation: $1,855.00.
Is ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ADDINK TURF DBA. A-G SOD FARMS has a risk score of 1 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 Landscaping Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $3,710.00 is below the industry average.