KOCH AGRICULTURE INC. DBA KOCH AGRI SERVICES

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KOCH AGRICULTURE INC. DBA KOCH AGRI SERVICES — a industry sector 00 facility located at ADDISON & HIGHWAY 50, HANSEN, ID 83334 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-06-24.

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.

State Context: Within ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 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 November 20, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 26, 1996. 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 per-citation average of $32,500.00 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 Koch Agri Services reveals a high-gravity breakdown in mechanical safeguarding and energy control protocols