ZMDR LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ZMDR LLC — a rendering and meat byproduct processing facility located at 1921 W. US-HWY 50, LONE JACK, MO 64070 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 48 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $654,490.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-23.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $654,490.00 is more than 76.8× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311613). 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 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 48 citations spanning 8 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 November 12, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 28, 2022. Of the 48 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 $654,490.00 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 $13,635.21 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against ZMDR LLC, totaling over $650,000 for
This facility's $654,490 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311613 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $62,809.
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What OSHA violations was ZMDR LLC cited for?
ZMDR LLC received 48 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $654,490.00. The inspection opened on 2023-02-23.
How much was ZMDR LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $654,490.00 against ZMDR LLC in LONE JACK, MO. Average per citation: $13,635.21.
Is ZMDR LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ZMDR LLC has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $654,490.00 is above the industry average.