BIOZYME, INC. DBA PEET'S FEEDS

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BIOZYME, INC. DBA PEET'S FEEDS — a support activities for animal production facility located at 787 COUNTY ROAD T, FREMONT, NE 68025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-30.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,550.00 is more than 7.0× the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 115210). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.

State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 27, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 30, 2010. Of the 15 total citations, 15 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,550.00 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 $1,370.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against Biozyme, Inc. underscores a systemic failure to manage high-gravity hazards inherent to