BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 5805 DOLLARWAY ROAD, PINE BLUFF, AR 71602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $93,755.40. The inspection case was opened on 2022-07-21.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $93,755.40 is more than 29.2× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 January 20, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 14, 2023. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $93,755.40 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The inspection of this Brookshire Grocery Company facility revealed a critical breakdown in fundamental machine safety
This facility's $93,755 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,756.
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What OSHA violations was BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY cited for?
BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $93,755.40. The inspection opened on 2022-07-21.
How much was BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $93,755.40 against BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY in PINE BLUFF, AR. Average per citation: $93,755.40.
Is BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY has a risk score of 33 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 Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $93,755.40 is above the industry average.