WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC. — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 900 SOUTH PLATTE AVE., FREMONT, NE 68025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-19.
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 currently lists this facility under Significant Violation status. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Reporting. Toxic Release Inventory reports 87982 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $27,000.00 is more than 3.2× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311611). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 16, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 18, 2025. Of the 7 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 $27,000.00 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 $3,857.14 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for WholeStone Farms Cooperative, Inc. reflects a multifaceted breakdown in fundamental
This facility's $27,000 penalty is higher than 79% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,595.
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What OSHA violations was WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC. cited for?
WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $27,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-03-19.
How much was WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $27,000.00 against WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC. in FREMONT, NE. Average per citation: $3,857.14.
Is WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC. has a risk score of 8 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 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $27,000.00 is above the industry average.