CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC — a other animal food manufacturing facility located at 718 NORTH DERBY LANE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD 57049 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-11.
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 $19,000.00 is more than 2.2× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311119). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 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. 1 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 18, 2024. Of the 4 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 $19,000.00 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 $4,750.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC reveals a pattern of structural safety deficits that are characteristic of systemic oversight failures rather than isolated mechanical lapses. The invocation of the General
This facility's $19,000 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311119 industry in SD. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,244.
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What OSHA violations was CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC cited for?
CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-11.
How much was CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,000.00 against CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC in NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD. Average per citation: $4,750.00.
Is CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING, LLC has a risk score of 5 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 Other Animal Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $19,000.00 is above the industry average.