MIDWEST WAREHOUSING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MIDWEST WAREHOUSING — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 225 E. FLORENCE ROAD, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,342.31. The inspection case was opened on 2018-04-05.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,342.31 is 50% above the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 August 20, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 12, 2018. Of the 6 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 total proposed penalty of $8,342.31 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.
This facility's $8,342 penalty is higher than 72% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,369.
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What OSHA violations was MIDWEST WAREHOUSING cited for?
MIDWEST WAREHOUSING received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,342.31. The inspection opened on 2018-04-05.
How much was MIDWEST WAREHOUSING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,342.31 against MIDWEST WAREHOUSING in SAINT JOSEPH, MO. Average per citation: $1,390.39.
Is MIDWEST WAREHOUSING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MIDWEST WAREHOUSING has a risk score of 4 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $8,342.31 is above the industry average.