CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC. — a plastics bag and pouch manufacturing facility located at N57 W13282 CARMEN AVE., MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $61,817.35. The inspection case was opened on 2014-10-30.
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.
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 $61,817.35 is more than 7.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326111). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
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 29 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 March 5, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 1, 2017. Of the 29 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 $61,817.35 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 $2,131.63 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Converting Technology, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of fundamental safety management systems
This facility's $61,817 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326111 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,892.
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What OSHA violations was CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC. cited for?
CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC. received 29 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $61,817.35. The inspection opened on 2014-10-30.
How much was CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $61,817.35 against CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC. in MENOMONEE FALLS, WI. Average per citation: $2,131.63.
Is CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY, INC. has a risk score of 36 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 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $61,817.35 is above the industry average.