KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC — a poultry processing facility located at 108 MORRIS TULLOS DRIVE, MORTON, MS 39117 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,572.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-05-31.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $42,572.00 is more than 5.0× 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 MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 14, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 11, 2016. Of the 16 total citations, 2 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $42,572.00 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 $2,660.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Koch Foods of Mississippi reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, characterized by a
This facility's $42,572 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311615 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,329.
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What OSHA violations was KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC cited for?
KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC received 16 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,572.00. The inspection opened on 2016-05-31.
How much was KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,572.00 against KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC in MORTON, MS. Average per citation: $2,660.75.
Is KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC has a risk score of 26 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Poultry Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $42,572.00 is above the industry average.