Tier 4 Systematic

WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER

📍 3800 W. WISCONSIN AVE., APPLETON, WI 54914🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-03-13
$29,150.00
Total Penalties
31
Citations
30/100
Risk Score
345
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3800 W. WISCONSIN AVE., APPLETON, WI 54914 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 31 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-03-13.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 31 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 May 31, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 1, 1996. Of the 31 total citations, 15 (48%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $29,150.00 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 $940.32 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Williamhouse of Wisconsin reveals a systemic collapse of mechanical and energy control safeguards, characterized

Citation Matrix — 31 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,350.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(c)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.137(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,350.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,850.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $3,150.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(05)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $850.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.333(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(02)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,150.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 31, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER cited for?

WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER received 31 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,150.00. The inspection opened on 1995-03-13.

How much was WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $29,150.00 against WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER in APPLETON, WI. Average per citation: $940.32.

Is WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WILLIAMHOUSE OF WISCONSIN, SUBS OF KENT PAPER has a risk score of 30 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $29,150.00 is above the industry average.