ADM MILLING CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ADM MILLING CO. — a flour milling facility located at 540 SOUTH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68502 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 45 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $165,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-12-16.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $165,200.00 is more than 19.4× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311211). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 45 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 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 July 8, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2005. Of the 45 total citations, 15 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $165,200.00 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 $3,671.11 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2003 enforcement action against ADM Milling Co. reveals a pervasive failure
This facility's $165,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311211 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $41,011.
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What OSHA violations was ADM MILLING CO. cited for?
ADM MILLING CO. received 45 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $165,200.00. The inspection opened on 2003-12-16.
How much was ADM MILLING CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $165,200.00 against ADM MILLING CO. in LINCOLN, NE. Average per citation: $3,671.11.
Is ADM MILLING CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ADM MILLING CO. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Flour Milling facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $165,200.00 is above the industry average.