FRITO-LAY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FRITO-LAY, INC. — a other snack food manufacturing facility located at 230 JEFFERSON RIDGE PARKWAY, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,675.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-10-04.
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 $42,675.00 is more than 5.0× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311919). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 3, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 20, 2026. Of the 11 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 $42,675.00 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 $3,879.55 falls within the standard penalty range.
This enforcement action reveals a systemic failure in mechanical safeguarding and hazardous energy control, predicated on a recurring inability to
This facility's $42,675 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311919 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,972.
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What OSHA violations was FRITO-LAY, INC. cited for?
FRITO-LAY, INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,675.00. The inspection opened on 2024-10-04.
How much was FRITO-LAY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,675.00 against FRITO-LAY, INC. in LYNCHBURG, VA. Average per citation: $3,879.55.
Is FRITO-LAY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FRITO-LAY, INC. has a risk score of 38 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 Snack Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $42,675.00 is above the industry average.