PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 1009 WEST M ST., HASTINGS, NE 68901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 47 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $95,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-10-03.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $95,000.00 is more than 11.1× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311611). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 47 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 April 2, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 30, 2008. Of the 47 total citations, 14 (30%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $95,000.00 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 $2,021.28 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2006 enforcement action against Premium Protein Products reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management systems
This facility's $95,000 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,595.
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What OSHA violations was PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS cited for?
PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS received 47 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $95,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-10-03.
How much was PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $95,000.00 against PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS in HASTINGS, NE. Average per citation: $2,021.28.
Is PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PREMIUM PROTEIN PRODUCTS has a risk score of 44 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 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $95,000.00 is above the industry average.