BMS LOGISTICS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BMS LOGISTICS — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 2900 TOWNESOUTH COURT, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,456.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-02-23.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $70,456.00 is more than 12.7× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 July 22, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 23, 2026. Of the 6 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 $70,456.00 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 $11,742.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against BMS Logistics reveals a multi-faceted breakdown in fundamental safety management systems typical of high-
This facility's $70,456 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,369.
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What OSHA violations was BMS LOGISTICS cited for?
BMS LOGISTICS received 6 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,456.00. The inspection opened on 2021-02-23.
How much was BMS LOGISTICS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,456.00 against BMS LOGISTICS in SAINT JOSEPH, MO. Average per citation: $11,742.67.
Is BMS LOGISTICS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BMS LOGISTICS has a risk score of 17 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $70,456.00 is above the industry average.