PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC. — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 2101 S. WISCONSIN AV., RACINE, WI 53403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $118,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-09-23.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $118,000.00 is more than 32.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). 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 100th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 22, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 2004. Of the 4 total citations, 2 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $29,500.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
Pieper Electric’s 2003 enforcement record reflects an egregious breakdown
This facility's $118,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,483.
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What OSHA violations was PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC. cited for?
PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $118,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-09-23.
How much was PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $118,000.00 against PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC. in RACINE, WI. Average per citation: $29,500.00.
Is PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PIEPER ELECTRIC, INC. has a risk score of 60 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $118,000.00 is above the industry average.