Tier 5 Standard

E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC.

📍 5819 S. BROADWAY ST., EUREKA, CA 95503🏭 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 424410)📅 2023-12-07
$1,800.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
372
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC. — a general line grocery merchant wholesalers facility located at 5819 S. BROADWAY ST., EUREKA, CA 95503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-12-07.

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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,800.00 is 65% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424410). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 70th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 31, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $1,800.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $1,800 penalty is higher than 42% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424410 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,197.

$7,197
State Avg
$1,800
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 5185(N)
Serious
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 31, 2024Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC. cited for?

E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,800.00. The inspection opened on 2023-12-07.

How much was E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,800.00 against E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC. in EUREKA, CA. Average per citation: $1,800.00.

Is E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, E. G. AYERS DISTRIBUTING, INC. has a risk score of 0 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 Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $1,800.00 is below the industry average.