PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC — a glass product manufacturing made of purchased glass facility located at 5249 FEMRITE DRIVE, MADISON, WI 53716 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,277.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-10.
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 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 $28,277.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327215). 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 98th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 January 29, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 29, 2019. Of the 7 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 $28,277.00 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 $4,039.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for PGW Auto Glass, LLC reveals a concentrated failure in material handling safety and equipment
This facility's $28,277 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327215 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,092.
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What OSHA violations was PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC cited for?
PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC received 7 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,277.00. The inspection opened on 2018-08-10.
How much was PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,277.00 against PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC in MADISON, WI. Average per citation: $4,039.57.
Is PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PGW AUTO GLASS, LLC has a risk score of 8 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 Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $28,277.00 is above the industry average.