WIKOFF COLOR CORPORATION

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WIKOFF COLOR CORPORATION — a manufacturing facility located at W223 N6351 RICHARDS ROAD, LISBON, WI 53089 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $110,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-23.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $110,000.00 is more than 13.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325910). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

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 20 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 24, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2024. Of the 20 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 $110,000.00 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 $5,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 2024 inspection of Wikoff Color Corporation’s Lisbon facility revealed a profound systemic breakdown