ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC. — a fruit and vegetable canning facility located at OLD ITTA BENA ROAD, MOORHEAD, MS 38761 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 43 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $126,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-09-11.
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 $126,000.00 is more than 14.8× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311421). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 43 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 9, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 2, 2004. Of the 43 total citations, 13 (30%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $126,000.00 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 $2,930.23 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2003 inspection of Allen Canning Company’s Moorhead facility revealed a deeply entrenched pattern of recidivism and systemic safety failure, evidenced by the overwhelming prevalence of "Repeat" violations across multiple critical standards. The citation profile indicates a facility that struggled to sustain basic safety compliance, particularly regarding mechanical power-transmission apparatus (1910.219) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures (191
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What OSHA violations was ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC. cited for?
ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC. received 43 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $126,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-09-11.
How much was ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $126,000.00 against ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC. in MOORHEAD, MS. Average per citation: $2,930.23.
Is ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ALLEN CANNING COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 65 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 Fruit and Vegetable Canning facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $126,000.00 is above the industry average.