COOK'S HAM, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COOK'S HAM, INC. — a meat processed from carcasses facility located at 200 SOUTH 2ND STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68508 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-10-29.
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.
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 $26,500.00 is more than 3.1× 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 98th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 12, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 21, 2011. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,500.00 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 $2,650.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2009 enforcement action at Cook’s Ham, Inc. revealed a high-
This facility's $26,500 penalty is higher than 82% 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 COOK'S HAM, INC. cited for?
COOK'S HAM, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,500.00. The inspection opened on 2009-10-29.
How much was COOK'S HAM, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,500.00 against COOK'S HAM, INC. in LINCOLN, NE. Average per citation: $2,650.00.
Is COOK'S HAM, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COOK'S HAM, INC. has a risk score of 20 out of 100. 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.
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 $26,500.00 is above the industry average.