AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC — a grain and field bean merchant wholesalers facility located at 2315 WEST HWY 6, HASTINGS, NE 68901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-27.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $55,000.00 is more than 10.6× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 February 22, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 17, 2011. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $55,000.00 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 $5,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for AGP Grain Marketing LLC reveals a facility-wide breakdown in fundamental safety engineering and
This facility's $55,000 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424510 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,276.
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What OSHA violations was AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC cited for?
AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC received 11 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-12-27.
How much was AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $55,000.00 against AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC in HASTINGS, NE. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AGP GRAIN MARKETING LLC has a risk score of 26 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 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $55,000.00 is above the industry average.