NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. — a farm product warehousing and storage facility located at 220 W. MAIN ST., YUKON, OK 73099 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-11-13.
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 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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,500.00 is 53% above the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493130). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 April 3, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 1, 2013. Of the 10 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 $8,500.00 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.
This facility's $8,500 penalty is higher than 62% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493130 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,348.
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What OSHA violations was NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. cited for?
NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,500.00. The inspection opened on 2012-11-13.
How much was NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,500.00 against NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. in YUKON, OK. Average per citation: $850.00.
Is NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. has a risk score of 16 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 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $8,500.00 is above the industry average.