SUB-ZERO, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUB-ZERO, INC. — a major household appliance manufacturing facility located at 6061 BASSWOOD DRIVE, MADISON, WI 53719 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $105,262.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-22.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $105,262.00 is more than 16.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335220). 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 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 April 24, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 15, 2023. Of the 6 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 per-citation average of $17,543.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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What OSHA violations was SUB-ZERO, INC. cited for?
SUB-ZERO, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $105,262.00. The inspection opened on 2022-11-22.
How much was SUB-ZERO, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $105,262.00 against SUB-ZERO, INC. in MADISON, WI. Average per citation: $17,543.67.
Is SUB-ZERO, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUB-ZERO, INC. has a risk score of 39 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Major Household Appliance Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $105,262.00 is above the industry average.