JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION — a wood window and door manufacturing facility located at 811 FACTORY ST., HAWKINS, WI 54530 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 101 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $139,114.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-01-26.
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: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $139,114.00 is more than 16.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321911). 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 100th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 101 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 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 September 30, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 18, 1998. Of the 101 total citations, 11 (11%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $139,114.00 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 $1,377.37 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2017 enforcement action against Jeld-Wen’s Hawkins facility revealed a
This facility's $139,114 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321911 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,332.
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What OSHA violations was JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION cited for?
JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION received 101 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $139,114.00. The inspection opened on 2017-01-26.
How much was JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $139,114.00 against JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION in HAWKINS, WI. Average per citation: $1,377.37.
Is JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JELD-WEN HAWKINS WINDOW DIVISION 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 Wood Window and Door Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $139,114.00 is above the industry average.