AGRI-MARK, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AGRI-MARK, INC. — a cheese manufacturing facility located at 869 EXCHANGE STREET, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $89,381.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-07-21.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $89,381.00 is more than 10.5× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311513). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 37 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 13 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 March 1, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 30, 2014. Of the 37 total citations, 15 (41%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $89,381.00 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 $2,415.70 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Agri-Mark, Inc. reveals a systemic breakdown in chemical safety management and emergency preparedness
This facility's $89,381 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311513 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,582.
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What OSHA violations was AGRI-MARK, INC. cited for?
AGRI-MARK, INC. received 37 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $89,381.00. The inspection opened on 2004-07-21.
How much was AGRI-MARK, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $89,381.00 against AGRI-MARK, INC. in MIDDLEBURY, VT. Average per citation: $2,415.70.
Is AGRI-MARK, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AGRI-MARK, INC. has a risk score of 42 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 Cheese Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $89,381.00 is above the industry average.