DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 2129 SE HULSIZER RD., ANKENY, IA 50021 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,116.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-06-14.
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 $25,116.00 is more than 4.5× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 13, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 17, 2023. 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 $25,116.00 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 $6,279.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Dohrn Transfer Company LLC reveals a concentrated breakdown in powered industrial truck
This facility's $25,116 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,997.
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What OSHA violations was DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC cited for?
DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,116.00. The inspection opened on 2023-06-14.
How much was DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,116.00 against DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC in ANKENY, IA. Average per citation: $6,279.00.
Is DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC has a risk score of 7 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $25,116.00 is above the industry average.