HARBOUR VILLAGE CAMPGROUND AND WATER PARK
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HARBOUR VILLAGE CAMPGROUND AND WATER PARK — a rv (recreational vehicle) parks and campgrounds facility located at 5840 HIGHWAY 42 NORTH, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,450.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-10-27.
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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,450.00 is more than 9.1× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 721211). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 March 27, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 31, 2026. Of the 10 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,450.00 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 $2,545.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Harbour Village Campground and Water Park revealed a profound systemic failure in foundational safety management,