HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC — a other snack food manufacturing facility located at 2035 N. NARRAGANSETT AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60639 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $260,068.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-04.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $260,068.00 is more than 30.5× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311919). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 18, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 29, 2023. Of the 15 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 per-citation average of $17,337.87 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for this Hostess Brands facility reveals a systemic breakdown in the management of hazardous
This facility's $260,068 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311919 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $43,975.
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What OSHA violations was HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC cited for?
HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC received 15 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $260,068.00. The inspection opened on 2018-10-04.
How much was HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $260,068.00 against HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC in CHICAGO, IL. Average per citation: $17,337.87.
Is HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC has a risk score of 57 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Snack Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $260,068.00 is above the industry average.