HOLTGER BROS., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOLTGER BROS., INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at DURAND AVE. AND OHIO ST., RACINE, WI 53403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,155.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-28.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $58,155.00 is more than 16.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 19, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 26, 2019. Of the 4 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 $58,155.00 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 $14,538.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Holtger Bros., Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in trenching safety protocols
This facility's $58,155 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,378.
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What OSHA violations was HOLTGER BROS., INC. cited for?
HOLTGER BROS., INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $58,155.00. The inspection opened on 2019-06-28.
How much was HOLTGER BROS., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $58,155.00 against HOLTGER BROS., INC. in RACINE, WI. Average per citation: $14,538.75.
Is HOLTGER BROS., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOLTGER BROS., INC. has a risk score of 28 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $58,155.00 is above the industry average.