SAGE V FOODS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SAGE V FOODS, LLC — a other grocery and related products merchant wholesalers facility located at 5901 SLOANE DRIVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 26 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $140,905.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-25.
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 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 $140,905.00 is more than 27.2× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424490). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 26 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 March 23, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2025. Of the 26 total citations, 2 (8%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $140,905.00 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 $5,419.42 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Sage V Foods, LLC reveals a systemic breakdown in fundamental safety management, particularly regarding the
This facility's $140,905 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424490 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,283.
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What OSHA violations was SAGE V FOODS, LLC cited for?
SAGE V FOODS, LLC received 26 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $140,905.00. The inspection opened on 2018-09-25.
How much was SAGE V FOODS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $140,905.00 against SAGE V FOODS, LLC in LITTLE ROCK, AR. Average per citation: $5,419.42.
Is SAGE V FOODS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SAGE V FOODS, LLC has a risk score of 48 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 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $140,905.00 is above the industry average.