Tier 4 Systematic

BETTEN PROCESSING CO.

📍 2175 SHAWANO AVE., GREEN BAY, WI 54303🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-08-21
$26,550.00
Total Penalties
37
Citations
30/100
Risk Score
342
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BETTEN PROCESSING CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2175 SHAWANO AVE., GREEN BAY, WI 54303 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-08-21.

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.

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 37 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 October 9, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 1992. Of the 37 total citations, 15 (41%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,550.00 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 $717.57 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Betten Processing Co. reveals a pervasive failure to maintain fundamental industrial hygiene and physical safety

Citation Matrix — 37 Citations
29 CFR 1910.24(f)
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 9, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 9, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 9, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(02)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 22, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BETTEN PROCESSING CO. cited for?

BETTEN PROCESSING CO. received 37 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,550.00. The inspection opened on 1991-08-21.

How much was BETTEN PROCESSING CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $26,550.00 against BETTEN PROCESSING CO. in GREEN BAY, WI. Average per citation: $717.57.

Is BETTEN PROCESSING CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BETTEN PROCESSING CO. has a risk score of 30 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $26,550.00 is above the industry average.