WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC. — a poultry processing facility located at 501 NORTH MAIN AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 32 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,243.50. The inspection case was opened on 2007-07-17.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $30,243.50 is more than 3.5× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311615). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 32 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 7, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 23, 2008. Of the 32 total citations, 6 (19%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $30,243.50 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 $945.11 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Willow Brook Foods, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of safety management systems, characterized by
This facility's $30,244 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311615 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,890.
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What OSHA violations was WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC. cited for?
WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC. received 32 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,243.50. The inspection opened on 2007-07-17.
How much was WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,243.50 against WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC. in SPRINGFIELD, MO. Average per citation: $945.11.
Is WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WILLOW BROOK FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 31 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Poultry Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $30,243.50 is above the industry average.