MAGNAGRO CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MAGNAGRO CORPORATION — a nitrogenous fertilizer manufacturing facility located at 600 E. 22ND ST, TERRACE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $68,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-04-02.
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 $68,000.00 is more than 8.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325311). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 July 16, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 20, 2011. Of the 11 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $68,000.00 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 $6,181.82 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Magnagro Corporation reveals a catastrophic systemic failure in managing high-risk operational hazards inherent
This facility's $68,000 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325311 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $45,822.
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What OSHA violations was MAGNAGRO CORPORATION cited for?
MAGNAGRO CORPORATION received 11 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $68,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-04-02.
How much was MAGNAGRO CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $68,000.00 against MAGNAGRO CORPORATION in LAWRENCE, KS. Average per citation: $6,181.82.
Is MAGNAGRO CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MAGNAGRO CORPORATION has a risk score of 28 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 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $68,000.00 is above the industry average.