Tier 4 Systematic

SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC.

📍 4717 HAMMERSELY ROAD, MADISON, WI 53711🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1988-03-14
$47,350.00
Total Penalties
66
Citations
49/100
Risk Score
356
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 4717 HAMMERSELY ROAD, MADISON, WI 53711 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 66 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $47,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 1988-03-14.

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 99th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 66 citations spanning 12 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. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 3, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 27, 1995. Of the 66 total citations, 15 (23%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $47,350.00 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 $717.42 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1988 inspection of Sub-Zero Freezer Company revealed a pervasive breakdown of safety management

Citation Matrix — 66 Citations
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 3, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.20(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 3, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 3, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(04)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 3, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
Repeat
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 3, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.108(f)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.136(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(c)(11)
Serious
Penalty: $1,675.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 25, 1995Abated: ✓ 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 SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC. cited for?

SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC. received 66 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $47,350.00. The inspection opened on 1988-03-14.

How much was SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $47,350.00 against SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC. in MADISON, WI. Average per citation: $717.42.

Is SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SUB-ZERO FREEZER COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 49 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 $47,350.00 is above the industry average.