THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE — a food services facility located at 248 WALNUT STREET, MORGANTOWN, WV 26505 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-02-24.
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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,500.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 722211). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 75th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 March 18, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 26, 2010. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,500.00 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 $2,500 penalty is higher than 62% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 722211 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,793.
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What OSHA violations was THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE cited for?
THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE received 7 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,500.00. The inspection opened on 2010-02-24.
How much was THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,500.00 against THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE in MORGANTOWN, WV. Average per citation: $357.14.
Is THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE has a risk score of 3 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 Food Services facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $2,500.00 is below the industry average.