DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC. — a farm product warehousing and storage facility located at 1700 E FRONT, FREMONT, NE 68025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,687.50. The inspection case was opened on 2006-12-19.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,687.50 is 70% below the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493130). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 58th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 January 30, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 2007. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,687.50 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,688 penalty is higher than 8% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493130 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,475.
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What OSHA violations was DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC. cited for?
DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,687.50. The inspection opened on 2006-12-19.
How much was DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,687.50 against DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC. in FREMONT, NE. Average per citation: $843.75.
Is DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DEBRUCE GRAIN, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $1,687.50 is below the industry average.