HARROW'S
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HARROW'S — a commercial bakeries facility located at 19216 S NORMANDIE AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-12-15.
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 $40,100.00 is more than 4.7× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311812). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 February 4, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 16, 2005. Of the 6 total citations, 3 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $40,100.00 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 $6,683.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Harrow’s reveals a reactive safety culture characterized by significant machine guarding deficiencies and
This facility's $40,100 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311812 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,994.
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What OSHA violations was HARROW'S cited for?
HARROW'S received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,100.00. The inspection opened on 2004-12-15.
How much was HARROW'S fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,100.00 against HARROW'S in TORRANCE, CA. Average per citation: $6,683.33.
Is HARROW'S a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HARROW'S has a risk score of 11 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 Commercial Bakeries facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $40,100.00 is above the industry average.