ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC. — a other grocery and related products merchant wholesalers facility located at 6185 BROOK HOLLOW PARKWAY, NORCROSS, GA 30071 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-24.
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 $25,000.00 is more than 4.8× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424490). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 25, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 19, 2019. Of the 5 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 $25,000.00 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 $5,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 enforcement action against Engelman Baking Co., Inc. reveals a troubling pattern
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424490 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,543.
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What OSHA violations was ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC. cited for?
ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2018-09-24.
How much was ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC. in NORCROSS, GA. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ENGELMAN BAKING CO., INC. 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 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.