EMMPAK FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EMMPAK FOODS, INC. — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 1915 W. CANAL ST., MILWAUKEE, WI 53233 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-07-21.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $14,500.00 is 70% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311611). 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 96th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 5 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 February 25, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2005. Of the 13 total citations, 12 (92%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $14,500.00 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 $1,115.38 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $14,500 penalty is higher than 67% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $28,491.
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What OSHA violations was EMMPAK FOODS, INC. cited for?
EMMPAK FOODS, INC. received 13 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,500.00. The inspection opened on 2004-07-21.
How much was EMMPAK FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $14,500.00 against EMMPAK FOODS, INC. in MILWAUKEE, WI. Average per citation: $1,115.38.
Is EMMPAK FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EMMPAK FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 18 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $14,500.00 is above the industry average.