CARO NUT COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CARO NUT COMPANY — a roasted nuts and peanut butter manufacturing facility located at 2885 S. CHERRY, FRESNO, CA 93706 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,225.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-16.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $36,225.00 is more than 4.2× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311911). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 March 21, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 22, 2023. 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 $36,225.00 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 $5,175.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Caro Nut Company reveals a systemic failure in fundamental safety management, characterized by a high-
This facility's $36,225 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311911 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,780.
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What OSHA violations was CARO NUT COMPANY cited for?
CARO NUT COMPANY received 7 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,225.00. The inspection opened on 2023-05-16.
How much was CARO NUT COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,225.00 against CARO NUT COMPANY in FRESNO, CA. Average per citation: $5,175.00.
Is CARO NUT COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CARO NUT COMPANY has a risk score of 10 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 Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $36,225.00 is above the industry average.