CLEAR LAKE BAKERY INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CLEAR LAKE BAKERY INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-01-26.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 July 10, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 30, 1993. Of the 14 total citations, 14 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,900.00 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 $1,850.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Clear Lake Bakery Inc. revealed a systemic failure to implement fundamental life-