GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP. — a tortilla manufacturing facility located at 2110 SOUTH SANTA FE DRIVE, PUEBLO, CO 81006 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-08-13.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $9,500.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311830). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 November 20, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 3, 2008. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,500.00 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 $9,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311830 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,862.
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What OSHA violations was GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP. cited for?
GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,500.00. The inspection opened on 2008-08-13.
How much was GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,500.00 against GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP. in PUEBLO, CO. Average per citation: $2,375.00.
Is GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GRUMA CORP. DBA MISSION FOODS CORP. has a risk score of 3 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 Tortilla Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $9,500.00 is above the industry average.