CORONET FOODS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CORONET FOODS INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 225 MCCOLLUCH AVE., WHEELING, WV 26003 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,625.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-06-05.
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 WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 24, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 31, 2000. Of the 29 total citations, 15 (52%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $14,625.00 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 $504.31 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was CORONET FOODS INC. cited for?
CORONET FOODS INC. received 29 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,625.00. The inspection opened on 1997-06-05.
How much was CORONET FOODS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $14,625.00 against CORONET FOODS INC. in WHEELING, WV. Average per citation: $504.31.
Is CORONET FOODS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CORONET FOODS INC. has a risk score of 26 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $14,625.00 is above the industry average.