MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. — a frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing facility located at 319 RICHARDSON ROAD, EASTON, ME 04740 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,094.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-05-05.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $13,094.00 is 54% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311411). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 14, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 22, 2024. Of the 8 total citations, 5 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,094.00 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 $1,636.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $13,094 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311411 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,426.
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What OSHA violations was MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. cited for?
MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,094.00. The inspection opened on 2004-05-05.
How much was MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,094.00 against MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. in EASTON, ME. Average per citation: $1,636.75.
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 Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $13,094.00 is above the industry average.