TATER MEAL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TATER MEAL, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at SKYWAY INDUSTRIAL PARK, PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-08-05.
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.
State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 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 September 30, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 1992. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $65,000.00 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 $10,833.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Tater Meal, Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in mechanical safeguarding and hazardous energy control
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What OSHA violations was TATER MEAL, INC. cited for?
TATER MEAL, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,000.00. The inspection opened on 1996-08-05.
How much was TATER MEAL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,000.00 against TATER MEAL, INC. in PRESQUE ISLE, ME. Average per citation: $10,833.33.
Is TATER MEAL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TATER MEAL, INC. has a risk score of 16 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $65,000.00 is above the industry average.