CARLOS KETZ
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CARLOS KETZ — a roofing contractors facility located at 1250 N. WESTHILL BLVD., APPLETON, WI 54914 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $49,814.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-06-11.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $49,814.00 is more than 13.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th 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: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 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 July 5, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2018. 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 per-citation average of $24,907.00 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 $49,814 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,402.
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What OSHA violations was CARLOS KETZ cited for?
CARLOS KETZ received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $49,814.00. The inspection opened on 2018-06-11.
How much was CARLOS KETZ fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $49,814.00 against CARLOS KETZ in APPLETON, WI. Average per citation: $24,907.00.
Is CARLOS KETZ a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CARLOS KETZ has a risk score of 45 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $49,814.00 is above the industry average.