Tier 4 Systematic

MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC.

📍 1950 EAST 3500 NORTH, SUGAR CITY, ID 83448🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-11-04
$5,000.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
317
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1950 EAST 3500 NORTH, SUGAR CITY, ID 83448 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-11-04.

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 ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 15, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 29, 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 total proposed penalty of $5,000.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 18 Citations
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(03)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(04)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 15, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC. cited for?

MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,000.00. The inspection opened on 1992-11-04.

How much was MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,000.00 against MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC. in SUGAR CITY, ID. Average per citation: $277.78.

Is MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MOUNTAIN HIGH POTATO INC. has a risk score of 20 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 $5,000.00 is above the industry average.