According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLC — a manufacturing facility located at 302 23RD STREET, BRODHEAD, WI 53520 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $97,754.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-08-16.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $97,754.00 is more than 15.2× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336212). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 21 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.10 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 8, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 29, 2025. Of the 21 total citations, 4 (19%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $97,754.00 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 $4,654.95 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Stoughton Trailers, LLC reveals a high-risk profile characterized by systemic failures in hazardous
Citation Matrix — 21 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 8, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 8, 2005Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 5, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(02)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 5, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(05)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 5, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,400.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 12, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 12, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $12,471.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 12, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)
Duty to Have Fall Protection
Serious
Penalty: $11,675.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 15, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 15, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 15, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(03)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 15, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(03)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $11,675.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 15, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(02)
Duty to Have Fall Protection
Serious
Penalty: $7,622.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 4, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $12,412.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 2025Abated: Pending
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.