PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE — a farm product warehousing and storage facility located at 140 S KANSAS AVE, LIBERAL, KS 67901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,039.25. The inspection case was opened on 2020-06-22.
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 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 $20,039.25 is more than 3.6× 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 KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 September 17, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 14, 2020. Of the 4 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 $20,039.25 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 $5,009.81 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Perryton Equity Exchange reveals a localized but high-risk failure to manage the
This facility's $20,039 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493130 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,382.
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What OSHA violations was PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE cited for?
PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,039.25. The inspection opened on 2020-06-22.
How much was PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,039.25 against PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE in LIBERAL, KS. Average per citation: $5,009.81.
Is PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PERRYTON EQUITY EXCHANGE has a risk score of 6 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 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $20,039.25 is above the industry average.