U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF — a postal service facility located at 3510 HOGARTH ST., EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-03-09.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $22,000.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 491110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 August 5, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 22, 2009. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $22,000.00 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 $3,142.86 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $22,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 491110 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,079.
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What OSHA violations was U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF cited for?
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF received 7 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-03-09.
How much was U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,000.00 against U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF in EAU CLAIRE, WI. Average per citation: $3,142.86.
Is U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE P&DF has a risk score of 22 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Postal Service facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $22,000.00 is above the industry average.