S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at SENTRY DRIVE & W. SUNSET DRIVE, WAUKESHA, WI 53189 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,131.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-06.
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 $28,131.00 is more than 7.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). 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 98th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 September 10, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 16, 2021. Of the 9 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 $28,131.00 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 $3,125.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for S.J. Louis Construction at the Waukesha site reveals a comprehensive breakdown in Subpart P compliance, specifically regarding trenching and excavation safety. The presence of nine distinct violations, characterized by high gravity ratings of 10, indicates that workers were
This facility's $28,131 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,378.
Comparing penalized facilities in WAUKESHA, WI (Exact Industry)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in WAUKESHA · Wisconsin data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,131.00. The inspection opened on 2021-04-06.
How much was S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,131.00 against S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. in WAUKESHA, WI. Average per citation: $3,125.67.
Is S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 9 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $28,131.00 is above the industry average.