GRUMA-ADM, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRUMA-ADM, INC. — a flour milling facility located at 5301 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR, HENDERSON, KY 42420 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-05-30.
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 $32,050.00 is more than 3.8× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311211). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 1, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 6, 2009. Of the 17 total citations, 15 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,050.00 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 $1,885.29 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2007 inspection of the Gruma-ADM flour milling facility revealed a pervasive breakdown
This facility's $32,050 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311211 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,229.
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What OSHA violations was GRUMA-ADM, INC. cited for?
GRUMA-ADM, INC. received 17 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,050.00. The inspection opened on 2007-05-30.
How much was GRUMA-ADM, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,050.00 against GRUMA-ADM, INC. in HENDERSON, KY. Average per citation: $1,885.29.
Is GRUMA-ADM, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GRUMA-ADM, INC. has a risk score of 24 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 Flour Milling facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $32,050.00 is above the industry average.