MIDWEST MFG. DIV OF MENARD, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MIDWEST MFG. DIV OF MENARD, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at TREATING PLANT, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 63 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,260.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-11-03.

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.

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 63 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 November 1, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 1997. Of the 63 total citations, 10 (16%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,260.00 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 $369.21 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1994 inspection of the Midwest Mfg. wood treating facility revealed a pervasive breakdown of safety management systems, evidenced by the high volume of 63 citations. The data indicates a systemic failure to implement foundational life-safety programs, most notably regarding Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) and Machine Guarding. The repeated citations under 1910.147 (C04, C06, and C07) signify that the employer failed to establish specific energy control procedures, conduct periodic inspections, or provide necessary training, creating a high-probability risk for crushing injuries or fatalities during equipment maintenance. This administrative negligence was compounded by physical hazards, specifically the lack of guarding on points of operation and power transmission components (1910.212 and 1910.219), which suggests