CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO — a food product machinery manufacturing facility located at 8339 SOUS VIDE WAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,750.20. The inspection case was opened on 2023-07-05.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $67,750.20 is more than 10.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333241). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 4, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 31, 2025. Of the 9 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 $67,750.20 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 $7,527.80 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Cuisine Solutions San Antonio revealed a critical, systemic breakdown in the facility’s control
This facility's $67,750 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333241 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,286.
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What OSHA violations was CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO cited for?
CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO received 9 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,750.20. The inspection opened on 2023-07-05.
How much was CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $67,750.20 against CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Average per citation: $7,527.80.
Is CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CUISINE SOLUTIONS SAN ANTONIO has a risk score of 17 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Food Product Machinery Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $67,750.20 is above the industry average.