IPM FOODS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, IPM FOODS, LLC — a specialty canning facility located at 4260 CAPITAL CIRCLE, JANESVILLE, WI 53546 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,373.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-22.
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 $42,373.00 is more than 5.0× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311422). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 April 27, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 4, 2023. Of the 5 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 $42,373.00 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 $8,474.60 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of IPM Foods, LLC revealed a concentrated breakdown in fundamental safety controls, specifically regarding the control of hazardous energy and machine safeguarding. The citation profile, characterized by maximum gravity ratings (10) across all five violations, underscores a high probability of catastrophic injury, such as amputations or fatalities. The prevalence of 1910.147 violations—spanning inadequate energy control procedures, hardware deficiencies, and training gaps—indicates
This facility's $42,373 penalty is higher than 75% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311422 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $32,269.
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What OSHA violations was IPM FOODS, LLC cited for?
IPM FOODS, LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,373.00. The inspection opened on 2022-11-22.
How much was IPM FOODS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,373.00 against IPM FOODS, LLC in JANESVILLE, WI. Average per citation: $8,474.60.
Is IPM FOODS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, IPM FOODS, 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 Specialty Canning facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $42,373.00 is above the industry average.