FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. — a other animal food manufacturing facility located at 47 FEED MILL LN, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,394.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-04-04.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $40,394.00 is more than 4.7× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311119). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 September 4, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 22, 2025. Of the 10 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 $40,394.00 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 $4,039.40 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Feed Commodities International reveals a high-risk operational environment characterized by systemic failures in combustible dust
This facility's $40,394 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311119 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,003.
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What OSHA violations was FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. cited for?
FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,394.00. The inspection opened on 2025-04-04.
How much was FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,394.00 against FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. in MIDDLEBURY, VT. Average per citation: $4,039.40.
Is FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. has a risk score of 23 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Animal Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $40,394.00 is above the industry average.