PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY — a soft drink manufacturing facility located at 1 UNION 70 CENTER DR., SAINT LOUIS, MO 63120 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-03-28.
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 3.3 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 $32,500.00 is more than 3.8× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312111). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 November 18, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 8 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 $32,500.00 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 $4,062.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this soft drink manufacturing facility revealed a systemic breakdown in mechanical safeguarding and electrical safety
This facility's $32,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 312111 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,232.
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What OSHA violations was PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY cited for?
PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY received 8 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,500.00. The inspection opened on 2016-03-28.
How much was PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,500.00 against PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Average per citation: $4,062.50.
Is PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY has a risk score of 10 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 Soft Drink Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $32,500.00 is above the industry average.