WATER-RIGHT INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WATER-RIGHT INC. — a all other business support services facility located at 1900 PROSPECT COURT, APPLETON, WI 54914 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,102.30. The inspection case was opened on 2016-02-08.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: regulated under: Toxics Release Inventory. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,102.30 is 23% above the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561499). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 26, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 25, 2016. 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 total proposed penalty of $5,102.30 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was WATER-RIGHT INC. cited for?
WATER-RIGHT INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,102.30. The inspection opened on 2016-02-08.
How much was WATER-RIGHT INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,102.30 against WATER-RIGHT INC. in APPLETON, WI. Average per citation: $637.79.
Is WATER-RIGHT INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WATER-RIGHT INC. has a risk score of 5 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 All Other Business Support Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $5,102.30 is above the industry average.