RITE STUFF FOODS, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RITE STUFF FOODS, INC — a frozen specialty food manufacturing facility located at 2155 S. LINCOLN AVE., JEROME, ID 83338 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,708.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-04-18.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $30,708.00 is more than 3.6× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311412). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 3 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 August 29, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 1, 2013. Of the 24 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 cumulative penalty of $30,708.00 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 $1,279.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Rite Stuff Foods, Inc. revealed a comprehensive systemic collapse of Process Safety Management (
This facility's $30,708 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311412 industry in ID. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,320.
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What OSHA violations was RITE STUFF FOODS, INC cited for?
RITE STUFF FOODS, INC received 24 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,708.00. The inspection opened on 2011-04-18.
How much was RITE STUFF FOODS, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,708.00 against RITE STUFF FOODS, INC in JEROME, ID. Average per citation: $1,279.50.
Is RITE STUFF FOODS, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RITE STUFF FOODS, INC has a risk score of 28 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $30,708.00 is above the industry average.