VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC — a farm supplies merchant wholesalers facility located at 520 E MOODY ROAD, REXBURG, ID 83440 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,013.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-04-27.
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 $19,013.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424910). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 13, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 10, 2017. Of the 4 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 $19,013.00 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 $4,753.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2017 inspection of Valley Agronomics LLC revealed a foundational collapse of the facility’
This facility's $19,013 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424910 industry in ID. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,940.
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What OSHA violations was VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC cited for?
VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,013.00. The inspection opened on 2017-04-27.
How much was VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,013.00 against VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC in REXBURG, ID. Average per citation: $4,753.25.
Is VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VALLEY AGRONOMICS LLC 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 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $19,013.00 is above the industry average.