MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 805 OMAHA AVE., NORFOLK, NE 68701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,450.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-03-08.
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 NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 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 7, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 26, 1993. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,450.00 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 $1,136.11 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Mid-America Dairymen, Inc. reveals a systemic breakdown
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What OSHA violations was MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC. cited for?
MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,450.00. The inspection opened on 1993-03-08.
How much was MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,450.00 against MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC. in NORFOLK, NE. Average per citation: $1,136.11.
Is MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MID-AMERICA DAIRYMEN, INC. has a risk score of 38 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 $20,450.00 is above the industry average.