DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC. — a frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing facility located at 903 E. 3000 NORTH, SUGAR CITY, ID 83448 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 43 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $247,604.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-07-11.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $247,604.00 is more than 29.0× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311411). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 43 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 May 25, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 6, 2016. Of the 43 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 $247,604.00 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 $5,758.23 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols, characterized by a staggering 43 citations and penalties nearing a quarter-million dollars. This financial liability is exceptionally high for the frozen food manufacturing sector, signaling that OSHA identified systemic rather than isolated
This facility's $247,604 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311411 industry in ID. The state average penalty for this industry is $47,612.
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What OSHA violations was DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC. cited for?
DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC. received 43 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $247,604.00. The inspection opened on 2018-07-11.
How much was DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $247,604.00 against DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC. in SUGAR CITY, ID. Average per citation: $5,758.23.
Is DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $247,604.00 is above the industry average.