3M COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 3M COMPANY — a unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing facility located at 1425 STOKKE PARKWAY, MENOMONIE, WI 54751 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $99,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-07-19.
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 $99,300.00 is more than 11.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326113). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 29, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 28, 2025. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $99,300.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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This facility's $99,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326113 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,756.
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What OSHA violations was 3M COMPANY cited for?
3M COMPANY received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $99,300.00. The inspection opened on 2023-07-19.
How much was 3M COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $99,300.00 against 3M COMPANY in MENOMONIE, WI. Average per citation: $99,300.00.
Is 3M COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 3M COMPANY has a risk score of 34 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 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $99,300.00 is above the industry average.