R M FOODS LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, R M FOODS LLC — a perishable prepared food manufacturing facility located at 3305 E. VERNON AVE., VERNON, CA 90058 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-10-31.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,800.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311991). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 January 4, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 14, 2013. Of the 2 total citations, 1 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,800.00 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 $9,900.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for R M Foods LLC reveals a concentrated and severe breakdown in mechanical safeguarding and energy control
This facility's $19,800 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311991 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,503.
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What OSHA violations was R M FOODS LLC cited for?
R M FOODS LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,800.00. The inspection opened on 2012-10-31.
How much was R M FOODS LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,800.00 against R M FOODS LLC in VERNON, CA. Average per citation: $9,900.00.
Is R M FOODS LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, R M FOODS LLC has a risk score of 4 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 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $19,800.00 is above the industry average.