AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC. — a all other rubber product manufacturing facility located at 800 WISCONSIN ST., EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 50 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $71,770.15. The inspection case was opened on 2018-01-19.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 27953 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $71,770.15 is more than 8.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326299). 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 50 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 6 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 April 6, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 8, 2003. Of the 50 total citations, 15 (30%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $71,770.15 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 $1,435.40 falls within the standard penalty range.
The sheer volume of 50 citations issued to American Phoenix, Inc. signifies a comprehensive systemic collapse
This facility's $71,770 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326299 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,152.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC. cited for?
AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC. received 50 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $71,770.15. The inspection opened on 2018-01-19.
How much was AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $71,770.15 against AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC. in EAU CLAIRE, WI. Average per citation: $1,435.40.
Is AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC. has a risk score of 39 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 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $71,770.15 is above the industry average.