KENT FEEDS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KENT FEEDS, INC. — a other animal food manufacturing facility located at 5445 EAST 23RD ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-04-20.
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 Air Act, Toxics Release Inventory. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,800.00 is 79% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311119). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 59th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 23, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 16, 2010. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,800.00 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 $1,800 penalty is higher than 9% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311119 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,323.
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What OSHA violations was KENT FEEDS, INC. cited for?
KENT FEEDS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,800.00. The inspection opened on 2010-04-20.
How much was KENT FEEDS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,800.00 against KENT FEEDS, INC. in COLUMBUS, NE. Average per citation: $900.00.
Is KENT FEEDS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KENT FEEDS, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Other Animal Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $1,800.00 is below the industry average.