WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC. — a logging facility located at W. BASS LAKE, FLORENCE, WI 54121 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $210.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-08-30.
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 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $210.00 is 93% below the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 113310). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 39th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 September 8, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 11, 2005. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $210.00 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.
This facility's $210 penalty is higher than 32% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 113310 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,482.
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What OSHA violations was WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC. cited for?
WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $210.00. The inspection opened on 2005-08-30.
How much was WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $210.00 against WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC. in FLORENCE, WI. Average per citation: $105.00.
Is WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WILD RIVERS FORESTRY, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Logging facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $210.00 is below the industry average.