DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. — a rendering and meat byproduct processing facility located at 1900 MURRAY ST., SIOUX CITY, IA 51111 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-05-15.
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 $18,000.00 is more than 2.1× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311613). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 30, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 19, 2020. 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 $18,000.00 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 $4,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this facility reveals a concentrated failure in mechanical integrity and materials handling protocols, specifically concerning heavy
This facility's $18,000 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311613 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,201.
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What OSHA violations was DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. cited for?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-05-15.
How much was DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,000.00 against DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. in SIOUX CITY, IA. Average per citation: $4,500.00.
Is DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. 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 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $18,000.00 is above the industry average.