CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC. — a chicken egg production facility located at 6614 HWY 90 WEST, HARWOOD, TX 78632 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,320.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-05-27.
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 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 $1,320.00 is 55% below the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 112310). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 58th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 24, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 7, 2004. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,320.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,320 penalty is higher than 12% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 112310 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,630.
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What OSHA violations was CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC. cited for?
CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,320.00. The inspection opened on 2004-05-27.
How much was CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,320.00 against CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC. in HARWOOD, TX. Average per citation: $660.00.
Is CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CAL-MAINE FARMS, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Chicken Egg Production facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $1,320.00 is below the industry average.