GARCIA FOODS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GARCIA FOODS, LLC — a meat processed from carcasses facility located at 1802 JACKSON KELLER, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,890.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-18.
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 $19,890.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311612). 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 98th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
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 December 6, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 3, 2020. Of the 3 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 $19,890.00 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 $6,630.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Garcia Foods, LLC reveals a concentrated breakdown in hazardous energy control protocols, characterized by systemic
This facility's $19,890 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311612 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,403.
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What OSHA violations was GARCIA FOODS, LLC cited for?
GARCIA FOODS, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,890.00. The inspection opened on 2019-06-18.
How much was GARCIA FOODS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,890.00 against GARCIA FOODS, LLC in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Average per citation: $6,630.00.
Is GARCIA FOODS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GARCIA FOODS, 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 Meat Processed from Carcasses facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $19,890.00 is above the industry average.