PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC. — a other millwork (including flooring) facility located at N37895 US HIGHWAY 53-121, WHITEHALL, WI 54773 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,500.40. The inspection case was opened on 2022-09-08.
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 $2,500.40 is 70% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321918). 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 74th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 23, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 21, 2023. Of the 4 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 total proposed penalty of $2,500.40 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 $2,500 penalty is higher than 43% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321918 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,897.
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What OSHA violations was PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC. cited for?
PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,500.40. The inspection opened on 2022-09-08.
How much was PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,500.40 against PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC. in WHITEHALL, WI. Average per citation: $625.10.
Is PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PIGEON CREEK HARDWOODS, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Other Millwork (including Flooring) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $2,500.40 is below the industry average.