REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC. — a grain and field bean merchant wholesalers facility located at 1ST STREET WEST & HWY 30, HANSEN, ID 83334 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,890.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-08-14.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,890.00 is 44% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 82th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 November 8, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 22, 2013. Of the 6 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 $2,890.00 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 $2,890 penalty is higher than 28% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424510 industry in ID. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,155.
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What OSHA violations was REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC. cited for?
REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,890.00. The inspection opened on 2012-08-14.
How much was REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,890.00 against REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC. in HANSEN, ID. Average per citation: $481.67.
Is REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, REED GRAIN & BEAN CO., INC. 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 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $2,890.00 is below the industry average.