APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC. — a plastics pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing facility located at 7320 S. 6TH, OAK CREEK, WI 53154 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 35 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,495.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-02-28.
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 $24,495.00 is more than 2.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326122). 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 98th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 35 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 17, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 3, 2006. Of the 35 total citations, 12 (34%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $24,495.00 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 $699.86 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Applied Plastics Company, Inc. in February 2013 revealed a pervasive breakdown
This facility's $24,495 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326122 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,690.
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What OSHA violations was APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC. cited for?
APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC. received 35 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,495.00. The inspection opened on 2013-02-28.
How much was APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $24,495.00 against APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC. in OAK CREEK, WI. Average per citation: $699.86.
Is APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, APPLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 29 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 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $24,495.00 is above the industry average.