SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC. — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 1301 NEW SAVANNAH ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA 30903 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 135 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $332,140.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-10-09.
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 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 $332,140.00 is more than 39.0× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311611). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 135 citations spanning 11 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 September 3, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 6, 2000. Of the 135 total citations, 15 (11%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $332,140.00 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 $2,460.30 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $332,140 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $82,591.
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What OSHA violations was SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC. cited for?
SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC. received 135 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $332,140.00. The inspection opened on 2002-10-09.
How much was SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $332,140.00 against SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC. in AUGUSTA, GA. Average per citation: $2,460.30.
Is SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SHAPIRO PACKING COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $332,140.00 is above the industry average.