CUSTOM GENETIC SOLUTIONS, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CUSTOM GENETIC SOLUTIONS, LLC — a agriculture facility located at 40275 257TH STREET, MITCHELL, SD 57301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $87,821.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-11-21.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $87,821.00 is more than 30.1× the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 115210). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.

State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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. 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 13, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 11, 2024. Of the 13 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 $87,821.00 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 $6,755.46 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Custom Genetic Solutions, LLC, reveals a profound systemic failure in Hazard Communication (HazCom) protocols, underscored by a rare and significant Willful violation regarding employee information and training. In the context of animal production support—an industry frequently utilizing hazardous cryogenics, chemical disinfectants, and biological agents—the employer’s failure to implement a written HazCom program, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), or provide adequate training represents an intentional disregard for statutory obligations. The $53,9