FERRERO U.S.A., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FERRERO U.S.A., INC. — a chocolate and confectionery manufacturing from cacao beans facility located at 3401 MT PROSPECT ROAD, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,704.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-02-07.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,704.00 is more than 5.9× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311351). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 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 July 11, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 6, 2024. 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 $50,704.00 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 $10,140.80 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was FERRERO U.S.A., INC. cited for?
FERRERO U.S.A., INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,704.00. The inspection opened on 2024-02-07.
How much was FERRERO U.S.A., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,704.00 against FERRERO U.S.A., INC. in FRANKLIN PARK, IL. Average per citation: $10,140.80.
Is FERRERO U.S.A., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FERRERO U.S.A., INC. has a risk score of 12 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 Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $50,704.00 is above the industry average.