DIDION MILLING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DIDION MILLING, INC. — a flour milling facility located at 501 S. WILLIAMS STREET, CAMBRIA, WI 53923 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 62 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,185,642.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-04-27.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Significant Violation status. EPA penalties total $1,110,000.00 (Clean Air Act: $1,110,000.00). Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,185,642.00 is more than 256.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311211). 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 100th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 62 citations spanning 7 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 April 9, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2011. Of the 62 total citations, 14 (23%) 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 $35,252.29 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.
The staggering $2,185,642 penalty assessed against Didion Milling represents a
This facility's $2,185,642 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311211 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $213,451.
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What OSHA violations was DIDION MILLING, INC. cited for?
DIDION MILLING, INC. received 62 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,185,642.00. The inspection opened on 2012-04-27.
How much was DIDION MILLING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,185,642.00 against DIDION MILLING, INC. in CAMBRIA, WI. Average per citation: $35,252.29.
Is DIDION MILLING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DIDION MILLING, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Flour Milling facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $2,185,642.00 is above the industry average.