MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC — a limited-service restaurants facility located at 4702 NW CACHE RD, LAWTON, OK 73505 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $45,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-10.
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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $45,000.00 is more than 16.2× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 722513). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 28, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 15, 2023. Of the 1 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 $45,000.00 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 Mitra Midwest Operations, LLC, underscores a significant breakdown in fundamental safety management within a high-volume restaurant environment.
This facility's $45,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 722513 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,259.
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What OSHA violations was MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC cited for?
MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $45,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-04-10.
How much was MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $45,000.00 against MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC in LAWTON, OK. Average per citation: $45,000.00.
Is MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MITRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC has a risk score of 24 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 Limited-Service Restaurants facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $45,000.00 is above the industry average.