LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC. — a tortilla manufacturing facility located at 222 S. MAIN STREET, PUEBLO, CO 81003 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-02-13.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,600.00 is 23% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311830). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 7 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 March 21, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 30, 2007. Of the 16 total citations, 15 (94%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,600.00 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 $6,600 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311830 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,862.
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What OSHA violations was LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC. cited for?
LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,600.00. The inspection opened on 2007-02-13.
How much was LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,600.00 against LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC. in PUEBLO, CO. Average per citation: $412.50.
Is LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LA TOLTECA FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Tortilla Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $6,600.00 is below the industry average.