FPL FOOD LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FPL FOOD LLC — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 1301 NEW SAVANNAH ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA 30906 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,828.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-02-14.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Violation Identified status. EPA penalties total $25,000.00 (Clean Air Act: $25,000.00). Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,828.00 is more than 4.4× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311611). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 August 12, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 21, 2022. Of the 14 total citations, 4 (29%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $37,828.00 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 $2,702.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this meat processing facility reveals a systemic failure to manage high-hazard technical processes,
This facility's $37,828 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $82,591.
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What OSHA violations was FPL FOOD LLC cited for?
FPL FOOD LLC received 14 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,828.00. The inspection opened on 2013-02-14.
How much was FPL FOOD LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,828.00 against FPL FOOD LLC in AUGUSTA, GA. Average per citation: $2,702.00.
Is FPL FOOD LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FPL FOOD LLC has a risk score of 24 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 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $37,828.00 is above the industry average.