MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC. — a other animal food manufacturing facility located at 717 W DIVISION ST., GALVA, IL 61434 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-05-08.
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.
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 $21,150.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311119). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 October 30, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 2024. Of the 16 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 $21,150.00 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 $1,321.88 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 inspection of Midwest Dry Transload, Inc. revealed a systemic breakdown of safety
This facility's $21,150 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311119 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $57,009.
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What OSHA violations was MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC. cited for?
MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,150.00. The inspection opened on 2018-05-08.
How much was MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,150.00 against MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC. in GALVA, IL. Average per citation: $1,321.88.
Is MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MIDWEST DRY TRANSLOAD, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 Other Animal Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $21,150.00 is above the industry average.