CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION — a meat processed from carcasses facility located at 1529 23RD ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,083.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-23.
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 $15,083.00 is 77% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311612). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 May 16, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 12, 2024. Of the 2 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 $15,083.00 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 $7,541.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $15,083 penalty is higher than 76% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311612 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,383.
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What OSHA violations was CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION cited for?
CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,083.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-23.
How much was CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $15,083.00 against CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION in COLUMBUS, NE. Average per citation: $7,541.50.
Is CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION has a risk score of 4 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 Meat Processed from Carcasses facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $15,083.00 is above the industry average.