LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM — a other noncitrus fruit farming facility located at 533 E LEMON CREEK RD, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-07-12.
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 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $500.00 is 83% below the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 111339). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 62th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 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 August 22, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2013. 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 $500.00 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 $500 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 111339 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,460.
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What OSHA violations was LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM cited for?
LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $500.00. The inspection opened on 2013-07-12.
How much was LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $500.00 against LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM in BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI. Average per citation: $250.00.
Is LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LEMON CREEK FRUIT FARM 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 Noncitrus Fruit Farming facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $500.00 is below the industry average.