PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC — a general line grocery merchant wholesalers facility located at 5262 AIR PARK BOULEVARD, MORRISTOWN, TN 37813 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-11-17.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $38,000.00 is more than 7.3× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424410). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 18, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 2, 2022. Of the 2 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 $19,000.00 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 this Performance Food Group distribution center centered on high-gravity breaches of the Tennessee General
This facility's $38,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424410 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,392.
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What OSHA violations was PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC cited for?
PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,000.00. The inspection opened on 2021-11-17.
How much was PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,000.00 against PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC in MORRISTOWN, TN. Average per citation: $19,000.00.
Is PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC has a risk score of 8 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 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $38,000.00 is above the industry average.