SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC. — a fruit and vegetable canning facility located at 700 N BULLARD AVE, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 33 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,760.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-12-05.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $4,760.00 is 44% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311421). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 33 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 12, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 10, 2008. Of the 33 total citations, 5 (15%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,760.00 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 $4,760 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311421 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,941.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC. cited for?
SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC. received 33 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,760.00. The inspection opened on 2018-12-05.
How much was SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,760.00 against SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC. in GOODYEAR, AZ. Average per citation: $144.24.
Is SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD, INC. has a risk score of 25 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fruit and Vegetable Canning facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $4,760.00 is below the industry average.