WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES — a fossil fuel electric power generation facility located at 11080 S CHICAGO ROAD, OAK CREEK, WI 53154 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $126,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-02-03.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $126,000.00 is more than 29.1× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221112). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
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 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 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 July 30, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 1, 2009. Of the 3 total citations, 2 (67%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $42,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for this fossil fuel electric power generation facility reveals a high-stakes failure in managing life-
This facility's $126,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221112 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,403.
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What OSHA violations was WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES cited for?
WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $126,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-02-03.
How much was WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $126,000.00 against WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES in OAK CREEK, WI. Average per citation: $42,000.00.
Is WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES has a risk score of 26 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 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $126,000.00 is above the industry average.