SEI RECYCLING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEI RECYCLING — a industry sector 00 facility located at 507 ORIGEN STREET, BURLINGTON, WI 53105 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-02-15.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 18 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 March 24, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 28, 1997. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $30,000.00 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 $1,666.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was SEI RECYCLING cited for?
SEI RECYCLING received 18 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,000.00. The inspection opened on 1994-02-15.
How much was SEI RECYCLING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,000.00 against SEI RECYCLING in BURLINGTON, WI. Average per citation: $1,666.67.
Is SEI RECYCLING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SEI RECYCLING has a risk score of 60 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $30,000.00 is above the industry average.