GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC. — a plastics bag and pouch manufacturing facility located at 1238 KASSON DRIVE, PRESCOTT, WI 54021 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 31 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,393.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-02-15.
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 $34,393.00 is more than 4.1× 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 31 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 June 12, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 8, 2018. Of the 31 total citations, 12 (39%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $34,393.00 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 $1,109.45 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $34,393 penalty is higher than 87% 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 GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC. cited for?
GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC. received 31 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,393.00. The inspection opened on 2007-02-15.
How much was GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,393.00 against GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC. in PRESCOTT, WI. Average per citation: $1,109.45.
Is GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GENERAL PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS, INC. has a risk score of 31 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 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $34,393.00 is above the industry average.