THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC. — a other grocery and related products merchant wholesalers facility located at 8523 S. 117TH STREET, LA VISTA, NE 68128 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,998.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-01-27.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,998.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424490). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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 February 28, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 2, 2011. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,998.00 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 $4,998 penalty is higher than 50% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424490 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,992.
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What OSHA violations was THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC. cited for?
THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,998.00. The inspection opened on 2011-01-27.
How much was THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,998.00 against THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC. in LA VISTA, NE. Average per citation: $1,249.50.
Is THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE BRENMAR COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $4,998.00 is below the industry average.