NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC. — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 510 VANDEBERG ST., BALDWIN, WI 54002 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 54 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,143.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-01-08.
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.
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 $35,143.00 is more than 5.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). 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 99th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 54 citations spanning 5 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 June 10, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 22, 1997. Of the 54 total citations, 12 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,143.00 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 $650.80 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Northern Metal Fab., Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in industrial hygiene and
This facility's $35,143 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,292.
Comparing penalized facilities in BALDWIN, WI (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in BALDWIN · Wisconsin data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC. cited for?
NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC. received 54 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,143.00. The inspection opened on 2008-01-08.
How much was NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,143.00 against NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC. in BALDWIN, WI. Average per citation: $650.80.
Is NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHERN METAL FAB., INC. has a risk score of 32 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $35,143.00 is above the industry average.