MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. — a frozen specialty food manufacturing facility located at 555 HICKORY FARMS LANE, APPLETON, WI 54914 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,974.90. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-10.
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 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: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $24,974.90 is more than 2.9× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311412). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 April 14, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 31, 2026. Of the 4 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 $24,974.90 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 $6,243.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of McCain Foods USA, Inc. revealed a localized but high-risk failure in mechanical
This facility's $24,975 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311412 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,007.
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What OSHA violations was MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. cited for?
MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,974.90. The inspection opened on 2022-11-10.
How much was MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $24,974.90 against MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. in APPLETON, WI. Average per citation: $6,243.73.
Is MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $24,974.90 is above the industry average.