SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388 — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 1740 MOUNTAIN CITY HWY., ELKO, NV 89801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $80,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-07-12.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $80,200.00 is more than 25.0× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 7 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 August 13, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 18, 2013. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $80,200.00 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 $7,290.91 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this Smith’s Food & Drug Center location reveals a critical breakdown in life safety
This facility's $80,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in NV. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,173.
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What OSHA violations was SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388 cited for?
SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388 received 11 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $80,200.00. The inspection opened on 2013-07-12.
How much was SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388 fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $80,200.00 against SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388 in ELKO, NV. Average per citation: $7,290.91.
Is SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388 a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTER #388 has a risk score of 46 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 Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $80,200.00 is above the industry average.