VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC. — a mayonnaise, dressing, and other prepared sauce manufacturing facility located at 717 CORNING WAY, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,450.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-03-06.
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. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,450.00 is 46% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311941). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 March 16, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 3, 2010. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,450.00 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 $1,383.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC. cited for?
VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,450.00. The inspection opened on 2007-03-06.
How much was VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,450.00 against VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC. in MARTINSBURG, WV. Average per citation: $1,383.33.
Is VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VITA SPECIALTY FOODS INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $12,450.00 is above the industry average.