OK FOODS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OK FOODS — a poultry processing facility located at 4201 REED LANE, FORT SMITH, AR 72904 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-04-21.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $55,500.00 is more than 6.5× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311615). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 October 17, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 31, 2017. Of the 11 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 cumulative penalty of $55,500.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,045.45 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this poultry processing facility reveals a high-risk operational environment characterized
This facility's $55,500 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311615 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,932.
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What OSHA violations was OK FOODS cited for?
OK FOODS received 11 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,500.00. The inspection opened on 2017-04-21.
How much was OK FOODS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $55,500.00 against OK FOODS in FORT SMITH, AR. Average per citation: $5,045.45.
Is OK FOODS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OK FOODS has a risk score of 26 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 Poultry Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $55,500.00 is above the industry average.