LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at HWY 41 LAKE BUTTE DES MORTS BRIDGE, OSHKOSH, WI 54901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $105,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-07-05.
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 $105,000.00 is more than 29.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). 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 100th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 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. 1 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 27, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 14, 2013. Of the 9 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 $105,000.00 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 $11,666.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Lunda Construction Co. at the Lake Butte Des Morts Bridge
This facility's $105,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,928.
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What OSHA violations was LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. cited for?
LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $105,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-07-05.
How much was LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $105,000.00 against LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. in OSHKOSH, WI. Average per citation: $11,666.67.
Is LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. has a risk score of 40 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $105,000.00 is above the industry average.