FOOD LION LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FOOD LION LLC — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 1030 FOREST AVENUE, SUITE 106, DOVER, DE 19904 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,890.40. The inspection case was opened on 2019-01-30.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,890.40 is more than 6.2× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 16, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 9, 2019. Of the 2 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 $19,890.40 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 $9,945.20 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against this Food Lion location underscores a critical failure in mechanical safety protocols,
This facility's $19,890 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,859.
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What OSHA violations was FOOD LION LLC cited for?
FOOD LION LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,890.40. The inspection opened on 2019-01-30.
How much was FOOD LION LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,890.40 against FOOD LION LLC in DOVER, DE. Average per citation: $9,945.20.
Is FOOD LION LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FOOD LION LLC has a risk score of 4 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 Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $19,890.40 is above the industry average.