BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P. — a poultry processing facility located at 11122 NACOGDOCHES ROAD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $63,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-23.
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 $63,000.00 is more than 7.4× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311615). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 10 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 July 28, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 12, 2016. Of the 24 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $63,000.00 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 $2,625.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Bluebonnet Foods L.P. reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental
This facility's $63,000 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311615 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,110.
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What OSHA violations was BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P. cited for?
BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P. received 24 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $63,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-23.
How much was BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $63,000.00 against BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P. in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Average per citation: $2,625.00.
Is BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BLUEBONNET FOODS L.P. has a risk score of 34 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 Poultry Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $63,000.00 is above the industry average.