VISKASE COMPANIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. — a all other miscellaneous food manufacturing facility located at 2221 E STATE HIGHWAY 198, OSCEOLA, AR 72370 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,277.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-10-05.
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. EPA penalties total $3,650.00 (Clean Air Act: $3,650.00). Toxic Release Inventory reports 1855334 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,277.00 is 44% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311999). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 3, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 27, 2023. Of the 2 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 $12,277.00 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 $6,138.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. cited for?
VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,277.00. The inspection opened on 2022-10-05.
How much was VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,277.00 against VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. in OSCEOLA, AR. Average per citation: $6,138.50.
Is VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. 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 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $12,277.00 is above the industry average.