BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC. — a seafood product preparation and packaging facility located at 16277 LOWER HARBOR DR., BROOKINGS, OR 97415 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,021.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-26.
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 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 $12,021.00 is 41% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311712). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within OR, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 104,887 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $770.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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. 4 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 March 30, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 8, 2019. Of the 7 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 $12,021.00 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 $1,717.29 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,021 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311712 industry in OR. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,886.
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What OSHA violations was BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC. cited for?
BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,021.00. The inspection opened on 2019-04-26.
How much was BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,021.00 against BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC. in BROOKINGS, OR. Average per citation: $1,717.29.
Is BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BORNSTEIN SEAFOOD INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $12,021.00 is above the industry average.