PRIME SNAX CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PRIME SNAX CORP — a meat processed from carcasses facility located at 1750 S 500 W, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84115 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-08-18.
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 shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,750.00 is 79% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311612). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 79th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 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. 2 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 October 21, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 10, 2021. Of the 3 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 $1,750.00 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 $1,750 penalty is higher than 58% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311612 industry in UT. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,529.
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What OSHA violations was PRIME SNAX CORP cited for?
PRIME SNAX CORP received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,750.00. The inspection opened on 2021-08-18.
How much was PRIME SNAX CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,750.00 against PRIME SNAX CORP in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Average per citation: $583.33.
Is PRIME SNAX CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PRIME SNAX CORP has a risk score of 1 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 Meat Processed from Carcasses facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $1,750.00 is below the industry average.