TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED — a perishable prepared food manufacturing facility located at 110 PRINCE HENRY DRIVE, TAUNTON, MA 02780 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $540,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-12-16.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $540,000.00 is more than 63.3× 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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 7 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 5 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 June 12, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 10, 2012. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $30,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Tribe Mediterranean Foods represents a severe rebuke of systemic safety failures, characterized by an
This facility's $540,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311991 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $33,925.
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What OSHA violations was TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED cited for?
TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED received 18 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $540,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-12-16.
How much was TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $540,000.00 against TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED in TAUNTON, MA. Average per citation: $30,000.00.
Is TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 94 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $540,000.00 is above the industry average.