SFC GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SFC GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. — a manufacturing facility located at 3019 SCANLAN AVE., SALINA, KS 67401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $95,401.60. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-30.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $95,401.60 is more than 11.2× 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 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 7 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 April 15, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 14, 2023. Of the 7 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 $95,401.60 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 $13,628.80 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc. reveals a deeply concerning pattern of