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Manufacturing · Caledonia, MN

Apn INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apn INC ranks #57,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,610
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#57,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apn INC in Caledonia, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,610. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apn INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Vintage Station, INC. in Bessemer, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,612 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#57,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Apn INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Apn INC runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,610 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Apn INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LA TERRA FINA USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRINCE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WM. STEINEN MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COASTAL PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40CARDINAL SCALE MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KFH INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PARAGON TEMPERED GLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CARROLLTON WOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CENTER ETHANOL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SK TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE SHREDDER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HART - CLAYTON INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CBC LATROBE ACQUISIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUSCON, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ILLINOIS FABRICATORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17IRRITEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2G.C. EVANS SALES & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Apn INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Apn INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Apn INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Apn INC is the #23,827 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,610).

How Apn INC Compares

Apn INC's 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-29

Last Inspection

2013-07-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,537

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,537 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$5,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,610

Penalty Reduction

13.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $690 from the initial assessment of $5,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Apn INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Apn INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $4,610 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,537 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Apn INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,610 here).

Garrett Brown Furniture, LLC $4,610 CO West Machine Products, INC. $4,610 IL Obi Seafoods LLC $4,609 AK Whirlpool Corporation $4,609 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Romeoville, IL LA Terra Fina USA, LLC 3 insp. Union City, CA Prince Industries INC. 3 insp. Batavia, IL WM. Steinen MFG. CO. 3 insp. Parsippany, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Garrett Brown Furniture, LLC
Westminster, CO
2 inspections $4,610
West Machine Products, INC.
Round Lake, IL
2 inspections $4,610
Obi Seafoods LLC
Egegik, AK
2 inspections $4,609
Whirlpool Corporation
Findlay, OH
4 inspections $4,609
The Vintage Station, INC.
Bessemer, AL
2 inspections $4,612

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apn INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apn INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Apn INC have? ▼
Apn INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,610.
How many OSHA inspections has Apn INC had? ▼
Apn INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-29 and the most recent on 2013-07-18. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apn INC? ▼
Apn INC has been assessed $4,610 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,300 (a 13.0% reduction).
Does Apn INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apn INC has 6 serious violations, and 1 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 Apn INC operate in? ▼
Apn INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332996). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Apn INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apn INC ranks #57,631 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Apn INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apn INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,610 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Vintage Station, INC. in Bessemer, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,612 in current penalties.
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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