GAVILON GRAIN, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GAVILON GRAIN, LLC — a grain and field bean merchant wholesalers facility located at 1700 FRONT ST, FREMONT, NE 68025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-02-01.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,500.00 is more than 6.3× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 6 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 July 18, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 18, 2018. Of the 8 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 $32,500.00 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 $4,062.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of this Gavilon Grain facility revealed a systemic failure to manage electrical hazards
This facility's $32,500 penalty is higher than 88% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424510 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,276.
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What OSHA violations was GAVILON GRAIN, LLC cited for?
GAVILON GRAIN, LLC received 8 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,500.00. The inspection opened on 2017-02-01.
How much was GAVILON GRAIN, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,500.00 against GAVILON GRAIN, LLC in FREMONT, NE. Average per citation: $4,062.50.
Is GAVILON GRAIN, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GAVILON GRAIN, LLC has a risk score of 10 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 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $32,500.00 is above the industry average.