NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. — a all other specialty trade contractors facility located at UW STOUT PHYSICAL EDUCATION BLDG-MULTI PURPOSE RM, MENOMONIE, WI 54751 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,170.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-05-20.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $1,170.00 is 68% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238990). 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 60th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 19, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 16, 2003. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,170.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,170 penalty is higher than 28% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238990 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,725.
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What OSHA violations was NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. cited for?
NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,170.00. The inspection opened on 2003-05-20.
How much was NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,170.00 against NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. in MENOMONIE, WI. Average per citation: $195.00.
Is NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Specialty Trade Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $1,170.00 is below the industry average.