SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED — a cheese manufacturing facility located at 208 DYKEMAN ROAD, SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,469.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-20.
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 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 $7,469.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311513). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 January 28, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 1, 2011. Of the 4 total citations, 2 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,469.00 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 $7,469 penalty is higher than 50% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311513 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,487.
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What OSHA violations was SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED cited for?
SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,469.00. The inspection opened on 2010-10-20.
How much was SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,469.00 against SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED in SHIPPENSBURG, PA. Average per citation: $1,867.25.
Is SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SCHREIBER FOODS, INCORPORATED 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 Cheese Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $7,469.00 is below the industry average.