GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC — a fluid milk manufacturing facility located at 201 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LUBBOCK, TX 79415 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $54,130.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-04-09.
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 $54,130.00 is more than 6.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311511). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 26, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 9, 2012. Of the 20 total citations, 15 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $54,130.00 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 $2,706.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Gandy’s Dairies reveals a systemic breakdown of
This facility's $54,130 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311511 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,647.
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What OSHA violations was GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC cited for?
GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC received 20 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $54,130.00. The inspection opened on 2014-04-09.
How much was GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $54,130.00 against GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC in LUBBOCK, TX. Average per citation: $2,706.50.
Is GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC has a risk score of 30 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 Fluid Milk Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $54,130.00 is above the industry average.