XYLEM, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, XYLEM, INC. — a manufacturing facility located at N27 W23293 ROUNDY'S DR., PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $187,243.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-19.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $187,243.00 is more than 29.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333914). 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 10 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 20, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 14, 2021. Of the 10 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 per-citation average of $18,724.30 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.
Xylem, Inc.’s 2023 enforcement record reveals a profound breakdown in