CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at N60 W16280 KOHLER LANE, MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,180.00. The inspection case was opened on 1988-11-01.
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.
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 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 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 November 21, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 29, 1994. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $55,180.00 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 $5,518.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC. cited for?
CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,180.00. The inspection opened on 1988-11-01.
How much was CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $55,180.00 against CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC. in MENOMONEE FALLS, WI. Average per citation: $5,518.00.
Is CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CEDAR DISPOSAL, INC. has a risk score of 26 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $55,180.00 is above the industry average.