WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC. — a aluminum foundries (except die-casting) facility located at 1242 LINCOLN AVE., WAUKESHA, WI 53187 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 55 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $221,540.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-12-06.
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 $221,540.00 is more than 34.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331524). 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 55 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 13 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 June 13, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 30, 2011. Of the 55 total citations, 11 (20%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $221,540.00 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 $4,028.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Westwood Aluminum Castings, Inc. reveals a profound systemic failure in safety management,
This facility's $221,540 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331524 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,276.
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What OSHA violations was WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC. cited for?
WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC. received 55 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $221,540.00. The inspection opened on 2005-12-06.
How much was WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $221,540.00 against WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC. in WAUKESHA, WI. Average per citation: $4,028.00.
Is WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WESTWOOD ALUMINUM CASTINGS, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $221,540.00 is above the industry average.