THERMASYS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THERMASYS CORPORATION — a power boiler and heat exchanger manufacturing facility located at 5215 21ST ST, RACINE, WI 53406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 59 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-09-27.
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 $58,700.00 is more than 9.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332410). 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 59 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 19, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 17, 1998. Of the 59 total citations, 15 (25%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $58,700.00 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 $994.92 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of the Thermasys Corporation facility revealed a profound systemic failure in health and safety management
This facility's $58,700 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332410 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,721.
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What OSHA violations was THERMASYS CORPORATION cited for?
THERMASYS CORPORATION received 59 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $58,700.00. The inspection opened on 2005-09-27.
How much was THERMASYS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $58,700.00 against THERMASYS CORPORATION in RACINE, WI. Average per citation: $994.92.
Is THERMASYS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THERMASYS CORPORATION has a risk score of 36 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 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $58,700.00 is above the industry average.