Tier 4 Systematic

RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO.

📍 725 E. RIVER DR., DAVENPORT, IA 52804🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-05-28
$13,745.00
Total Penalties
33
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
324
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 725 E. RIVER DR., DAVENPORT, IA 52804 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 33 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,745.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-05-28.

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.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 33 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 November 29, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 18, 1995. Of the 33 total citations, 15 (45%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,745.00 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 $416.52 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 33 Citations
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.23(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,575.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.23(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.28(g)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.28(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.91(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.152(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.152(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.152(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.47(a)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.151(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.151(h)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 29, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO. cited for?

RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO. received 33 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,745.00. The inspection opened on 1998-05-28.

How much was RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,745.00 against RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO. in DAVENPORT, IA. Average per citation: $416.52.

Is RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RIVER/GULF GRAIN CO. has a risk score of 27 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $13,745.00 is above the industry average.