FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE — a other animal food manufacturing facility located at 8700 SOUTH 700 WEST, SANDY, UT 84070 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,687.50. The inspection case was opened on 2011-12-22.
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 3.3 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 $1,687.50 is 80% below 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 UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 1, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 5, 2012. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,687.50 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,688 penalty is higher than 50% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311119 industry in UT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,838.
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What OSHA violations was FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE cited for?
FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,687.50. The inspection opened on 2011-12-22.
How much was FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,687.50 against FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE in SANDY, UT. Average per citation: $562.50.
Is FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE has a risk score of 1 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 Other Animal Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $1,687.50 is below the industry average.