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3m Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 3m Company has a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty60% serious
$361,630
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#171
of 100,495 penalized employers

3m Company in Prairie Du Chien, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $361,630. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 3m Company 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, By-Joon in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How 3m Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 3m Company runs far above peers (23.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$361,630 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($361,630) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $361,630 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About 3m Company

The federal enforcement record for 3m Company in Prairie Du Chien, WI includes 4 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (60.0%) were classified as serious, 1 (10.0%) as willful, and 2 (20.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $386,186 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $361,630 - a 6.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $90,408. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (23.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-11-08 to 2025-06-23, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-11-08

Last Inspection

2025-06-23

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$90,408

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $90,408 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

1

Willful

10.0% of total

2

Repeat

20.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$386,186

Current Penalty Amount

$361,630

Penalty Reduction

6.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,556 from the initial assessment of $386,186. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How 3m Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 3m Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 10 7.8
Total Penalty $361,630 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $90,408 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3m Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, 3m Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 3m Company have? ▼
3m Company has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 1 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $361,630.
How many OSHA inspections has 3m Company had? ▼
3m Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-08 and the most recent on 2025-06-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 3m Company? ▼
3m Company has been assessed $361,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $386,186 (a 6.4% reduction).
Does 3m Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. 3m Company has 6 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does 3m Company operate in? ▼
3m Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327910). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does 3m Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
3m Company's total OSHA penalty of $361,630 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (23.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, By-Joon in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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