BUTTER BUDS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUTTER BUDS INC. — a all other miscellaneous food manufacturing facility located at 2330 CHICORY ROAD, RACINE, WI 53403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,620.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-17.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $18,620.00 is more than 2.2× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311999). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 September 24, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $18,620.00 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 $9,310.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Butter Buds Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in the facility’s primary
This facility's $18,620 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311999 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,006.
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What OSHA violations was BUTTER BUDS INC. cited for?
BUTTER BUDS INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,620.00. The inspection opened on 2025-07-17.
How much was BUTTER BUDS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,620.00 against BUTTER BUDS INC. in RACINE, WI. Average per citation: $9,310.00.
Is BUTTER BUDS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BUTTER BUDS INC. has a risk score of 4 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $18,620.00 is above the industry average.