Tier 2 Severe

GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC.

📍 B-18-23 BRIDGE I-94 OVER CHIPPEWA RIVER, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1996-04-17
$39,000.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
45/100
Risk Score
358
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at B-18-23 BRIDGE I-94 OVER CHIPPEWA RIVER, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $39,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-04-17.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 2, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 10, 1996. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $39,000.00 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 $5,571.43 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Goedecke Scaffold Services at the I-94 Chippewa River bridge project

Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.95(a)
Occupational Noise Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.106(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.106(d)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(06)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 3, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $31,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 2, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC. cited for?

GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $39,000.00. The inspection opened on 1996-04-17.

How much was GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $39,000.00 against GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC. in EAU CLAIRE, WI. Average per citation: $5,571.43.

Is GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GOEDECKE SCAFFOLD SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 45 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $39,000.00 is above the industry average.