CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. — a chicken egg production facility located at 1974 CR 283 WEST, HARWOOD, TX 78632 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,786.20. 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 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 $26,786.20 is more than 9.2× 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 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 September 18, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2019. Of the 3 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 $26,786.20 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 $8,928.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $26,786 penalty is higher than 87% 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 FOODS, INC. cited for?
CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,786.20. The inspection opened on 2019-04-26.
How much was CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,786.20 against CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. in HARWOOD, TX. Average per citation: $8,928.73.
Is CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 $26,786.20 is above the industry average.