DELCO ELECTRONICS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DELCO ELECTRONICS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 7929 SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE, OAK CREEK, WI 53154 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 30 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $64,990.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-08-01.
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 30 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 11 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 24, 1986 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 21, 1994. Of the 30 total citations, 14 (47%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $64,990.00 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 $2,166.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was DELCO ELECTRONICS cited for?
DELCO ELECTRONICS received 30 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $64,990.00. The inspection opened on 1990-08-01.
How much was DELCO ELECTRONICS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $64,990.00 against DELCO ELECTRONICS in OAK CREEK, WI. Average per citation: $2,166.33.
Is DELCO ELECTRONICS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DELCO ELECTRONICS has a risk score of 52 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 $64,990.00 is above the industry average.