BENSON ELECTRIC CO
2800 ELMIRA AVE, Superior, WI 54880
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Inspection records
Apr 27, 2018#343271938Apr 27, 2018Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#343271938$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343271938
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Closed
- Sep 28, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2407 Stinson Ave, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Mar 2, 1989#101672533Mar 2, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101672533$601 viol.1 violation$60 in penalties
Inspection #101672533
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- Hospital Addition, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.404 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260404 B01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $60 | $60 | Mar 15, 1989 | - | - |
Dec 14, 1988#101672764Dec 14, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101672764$6404 viol.4 violations$640 in penalties
Inspection #101672764
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 14, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $640
- Site Address
- Gateway Foods Warehouse P.o. Box 1087, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $640 | $640 | Feb 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists OSHA citation code: 19260055 A | Serious | 2 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists OSHA citation code: 19260055 B | Serious | 2 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 B02 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1989 | - | - |
Dec 14, 1988#101672251Dec 14, 1988Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#101672251$1202 viol.2 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #101672251
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 25, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- Gateway Foods Warehouse, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 E04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $120 | $120 | Jan 6, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 E10 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1989 | - | - |
Sep 1, 1987#101671287Sep 1, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101671287$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #101671287
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 1987
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Water Treatment Plant, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1987 | - | - |
Apr 22, 1987#101662518Apr 22, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101662518$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101662518
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 22, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 22, 1987
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3rd St. & Clough Ave. Fraser Shipyards, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jan 26, 1987#101733111Jan 26, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101733111$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #101733111
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 1987
- Closed
- Feb 23, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1813 E. 3rd St., Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.405 Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260405 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1987 | - | - |
Jan 17, 1986#100111715Jan 17, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100111715$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #100111715
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 17, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 31, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Uws - Rothwell Student Center, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.400 Introduction (Electrical - Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260400 H01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1986 | - | - |
Nov 13, 1985#2428563Nov 13, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2428563$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2428563
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1985
- Closed
- Nov 22, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Ortran Coal Facility, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Aug 28, 1984#1320613Aug 28, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1320613$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1320613
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 6, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- D W & P Pokegama Yard, Superior, WI 54880
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
21 inspections, 1973 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors reported 1.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.7%; NAICS 23821 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source