THE GUND COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE GUND COMPANY, INC. — a noncurrent-carrying wiring device manufacturing facility located at 809 PHILLIP DRIVE, WAUKESHA, WI 53186 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $66,098.90. The inspection case was opened on 2020-08-04.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $66,098.90 is more than 10.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335932). 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 99th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 November 8, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 28, 2025. Of the 8 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 $66,098.90 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 $8,262.36 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for The Gund Company’s Waukesha facility reveals a troubling pattern of recid
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What OSHA violations was THE GUND COMPANY, INC. cited for?
THE GUND COMPANY, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $66,098.90. The inspection opened on 2020-08-04.
How much was THE GUND COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $66,098.90 against THE GUND COMPANY, INC. in WAUKESHA, WI. Average per citation: $8,262.36.
Is THE GUND COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE GUND COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 32 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 Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $66,098.90 is above the industry average.