ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS — a general line grocery merchant wholesalers facility located at 3201 E DIVISION ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-10-18.
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 2.6 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, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,000.00 is 23% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424410). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 81th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 November 9, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 12, 2011. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,000.00 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 $4,000 penalty is higher than 43% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424410 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,823.
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What OSHA violations was ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS cited for?
ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-10-18.
How much was ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,000.00 against ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS in SPRINGFIELD, MO. Average per citation: $1,333.33.
Is ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS 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 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $4,000.00 is below the industry average.