POST FOODS LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, POST FOODS LLC — a breakfast cereal manufacturing facility located at 275 CLIFF ST, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,630.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-09-18.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Violation Identified status. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Greenhouse Gas Reporting. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,630.00 is 34% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311230). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 9, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 17, 2016. 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 total proposed penalty of $5,630.00 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 $5,630 penalty is higher than 62% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311230 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $22,232.
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What OSHA violations was POST FOODS LLC cited for?
POST FOODS LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,630.00. The inspection opened on 2014-09-18.
How much was POST FOODS LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,630.00 against POST FOODS LLC in BATTLE CREEK, MI. Average per citation: $1,407.50.
Is POST FOODS LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, POST FOODS LLC has a risk score of 3 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 Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $5,630.00 is below the industry average.