KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING — a poultry processing facility located at 221 MEADOW DRIVE, CUMMING, GA 30040 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 65 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $124,113.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-02-28.
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 $124,113.00 is more than 14.6× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311615). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 65 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 August 17, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 3, 2004. Of the 65 total citations, 14 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $124,113.00 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 $1,909.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2007 enforcement action against Koch Foods of Cumming revealed a pervasive breakdown in safety
This facility's $124,113 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311615 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $38,002.
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What OSHA violations was KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING cited for?
KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING received 65 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $124,113.00. The inspection opened on 2007-02-28.
How much was KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $124,113.00 against KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING in CUMMING, GA. Average per citation: $1,909.43.
Is KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING has a risk score of 49 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 Poultry Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $124,113.00 is above the industry average.