TAYLOR FARMS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TAYLOR FARMS — a perishable prepared food manufacturing facility located at 890 NORTH NEWPORT ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-11-14.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $10,850.00 is 27% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311991). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 April 17, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 8, 2012. Of the 7 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,850.00 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 $1,550.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $10,850 penalty is higher than 67% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311991 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,101.
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What OSHA violations was TAYLOR FARMS cited for?
TAYLOR FARMS received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,850.00. The inspection opened on 2011-11-14.
How much was TAYLOR FARMS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,850.00 against TAYLOR FARMS in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Average per citation: $1,550.00.
Is TAYLOR FARMS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TAYLOR FARMS has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $10,850.00 is above the industry average.