SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. — a cheese manufacturing facility located at 2375 SOUTH PARK AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14220 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 48 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $174,663.50. The inspection case was opened on 2013-02-20.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 465486 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $174,663.50 is more than 20.5× 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 NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 48 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 May 1, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 22, 2002. Of the 48 total citations, 13 (27%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $174,663.50 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 $3,638.82 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Sorrento Lactalis, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown of safety management systems
This facility's $174,664 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311513 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,937.
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What OSHA violations was SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. cited for?
SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. received 48 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $174,663.50. The inspection opened on 2013-02-20.
How much was SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $174,663.50 against SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. in BUFFALO, NY. Average per citation: $3,638.82.
Is SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SORRENTO LACTALIS, 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 Cheese Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $174,663.50 is above the industry average.