MILLER BREWERY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MILLER BREWERY — a breweries facility located at 7001 S. FRWY, FORT WORTH, TX 76134 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $77,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-12-23.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $77,000.00 is more than 9.0× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312120). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 17, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 23, 2017. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $38,500.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Miller Brewery underscores a profound breakdown in mechanical safeguarding protocols, characterized by a
This facility's $77,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 312120 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $26,069.
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What OSHA violations was MILLER BREWERY cited for?
MILLER BREWERY received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $77,000.00. The inspection opened on 2015-12-23.
How much was MILLER BREWERY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $77,000.00 against MILLER BREWERY in FORT WORTH, TX. Average per citation: $38,500.00.
Is MILLER BREWERY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MILLER BREWERY has a risk score of 16 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Breweries facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $77,000.00 is above the industry average.