Tier 4 Systematic

RACINE PLATING CO.

📍 620 STANNARD STREET, RACINE, WI 53403🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-05-16
$15,595.00
Total Penalties
53
Citations
28/100
Risk Score
300
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RACINE PLATING CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 620 STANNARD STREET, RACINE, WI 53403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 53 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,595.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-05-16.

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.

State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 53 citations spanning 10 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 November 17, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 1994. Of the 53 total citations, 15 (28%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $15,595.00 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 $294.25 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 53 Citations
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $120.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 17, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 17, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 17, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 17, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 17, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(05)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $180.00Gravity: 04Issued: November 17, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(02)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.24(b)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(i)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.94(d)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 26, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RACINE PLATING CO. cited for?

RACINE PLATING CO. received 53 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,595.00. The inspection opened on 1994-05-16.

How much was RACINE PLATING CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,595.00 against RACINE PLATING CO. in RACINE, WI. Average per citation: $294.25.

Is RACINE PLATING CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RACINE PLATING CO. has a risk score of 28 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $15,595.00 is above the industry average.