BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC. — a all other miscellaneous food manufacturing facility located at 3950 EAST CRAIG ROAD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 101 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $66,360.50. The inspection case was opened on 2016-10-13.
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 $66,360.50 is more than 7.8× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311999). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 101 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 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 October 23, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 7, 2007. Of the 101 total citations, 14 (14%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $66,360.50 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 $657.03 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Basic Food Flavors, Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse of safety management,
This facility's $66,361 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311999 industry in NV. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,077.
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What OSHA violations was BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC. cited for?
BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC. received 101 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $66,360.50. The inspection opened on 2016-10-13.
How much was BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $66,360.50 against BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC. in NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. Average per citation: $657.03.
Is BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, INC. has a risk score of 38 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 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $66,360.50 is above the industry average.