Tier 4 Systematic

MCCAIN FOODS, INC.

📍 EAST HIGHWAY 212, CLARK, SD 57225🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-05-05
$4,675.00
Total Penalties
22
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
293
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MCCAIN FOODS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at EAST HIGHWAY 212, CLARK, SD 57225 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,675.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-05-05.

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.

State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 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 May 17, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 15, 1995. Of the 22 total citations, 14 (64%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,675.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 22 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(05)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $780.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(04)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $780.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(08)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $585.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $780.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 13, 1995Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MCCAIN FOODS, INC. cited for?

MCCAIN FOODS, INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,675.00. The inspection opened on 1993-05-05.

How much was MCCAIN FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,675.00 against MCCAIN FOODS, INC. in CLARK, SD. Average per citation: $212.50.

Is MCCAIN FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MCCAIN FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 21 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $4,675.00 is above the industry average.