RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. — a perishable prepared food manufacturing facility located at 3167 SE 10TH ST., TOPEKA, KS 66607 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 52 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,712.50. The inspection case was opened on 2007-03-27.
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.
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 $50,712.50 is more than 5.9× 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 KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 52 citations spanning 10 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 January 18, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 10, 2007. Of the 52 total citations, 15 (29%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $50,712.50 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 $975.24 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2007 enforcement action against Reser’s Fine Foods reveals a pervasive breakdown
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What OSHA violations was RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. cited for?
RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. received 52 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,712.50. The inspection opened on 2007-03-27.
How much was RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,712.50 against RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. in TOPEKA, KS. Average per citation: $975.24.
Is RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 35 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 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $50,712.50 is above the industry average.