NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS — a sawmills facility located at W9517 HWY. 64W, POUND, WI 54161 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 123 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $680,680.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-01-17.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $680,680.00 is more than 80.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321113). 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 123 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 5 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 May 29, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 16, 2008. Of the 123 total citations, 2 (2%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $680,680.00 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 $5,533.98 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2012 enforcement action against Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products represents a catastrophic systemic
This facility's $680,680 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321113 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $32,652.
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What OSHA violations was NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS cited for?
NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS received 123 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $680,680.00. The inspection opened on 2012-01-17.
How much was NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $680,680.00 against NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS in POUND, WI. Average per citation: $5,533.98.
Is NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WOOD PRODUCTS has a risk score of 65 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 Sawmills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $680,680.00 is above the industry average.