Tier 5 Standard

CITY BREWING CO., LLC

📍 1106 SOUTH 3RD STREET, LA CROSSE, WI 54601🏭 Breweries (NAICS 312120)📅 2006-05-11
$11,000.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
410
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CITY BREWING CO., LLC — a breweries facility located at 1106 SOUTH 3RD STREET, LA CROSSE, WI 54601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-05-11.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $11,000.00 is 29% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312120). 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 94th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 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. 3 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 September 26, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 2, 2006. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $11,000.00 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 $1,833.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (WI)

This facility's $11,000 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 312120 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,856.

$14,856
State Avg
$11,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(07)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(05)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(06)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 2006Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(06)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 2006Abated: ✓ 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 CITY BREWING CO., LLC cited for?

CITY BREWING CO., LLC received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-05-11.

How much was CITY BREWING CO., LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,000.00 against CITY BREWING CO., LLC in LA CROSSE, WI. Average per citation: $1,833.33.

Is CITY BREWING CO., LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CITY BREWING CO., LLC has a risk score of 5 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 Breweries facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $11,000.00 is above the industry average.