INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC — a industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing facility located at 4697 W. GREENFIELD AVE., MILWAUKEE, WI 53214 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 68 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $139,105.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-10-27.
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 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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $139,105.00 is more than 21.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333994). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 68 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 9 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 August 31, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 17, 2009. Of the 68 total citations, 9 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $139,105.00 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 $2,045.66 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of International Thermal Systems, LLC reveals a profound systemic failure in safety management, characterized
This facility's $139,105 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333994 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $32,651.
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What OSHA violations was INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC cited for?
INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC received 68 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $139,105.00. The inspection opened on 2009-10-27.
How much was INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $139,105.00 against INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC in MILWAUKEE, WI. Average per citation: $2,045.66.
Is INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC has a risk score of 50 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 Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $139,105.00 is above the industry average.