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Manufacturing · Waite Park, MN

Bens Structural Fabrication INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bens Structural Fabrication INC ranks #87,444 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$910
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,444
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bens Structural Fabrication INC in Waite Park, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $910. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bens Structural Fabrication INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,444 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gerdau in Petersburg, VA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $910 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#87,444
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bens Structural Fabrication INC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$910 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Bens Structural Fabrication INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI STATE TIMBER SAWMILL, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57SCAPA NORTH AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TILCON NEW YORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW HEAVEN CHEMICALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BELLA ELEVATOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY STAFFING SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROMAXIMA MANUFACTURING LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOLD IDEAS TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND PRO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTLAKE NATRIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICHARDS-WILBERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LAKE ERIE SHIP REPAIR AND FABRICATION, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25KANEKA NORTH AMERICA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATION DBA AKEBONO BRAKE ELIZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JCIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONTEREY SCULPTURE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Bens Structural Fabrication INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Bens Structural Fabrication INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Bens Structural Fabrication INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bens Structural Fabrication INC ranks #32,622 at $910 current penalty.

How Bens Structural Fabrication INC Compares

Bens Structural Fabrication INC's 3.00 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-04

Last Inspection

2013-06-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$455

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $455 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,300

Current Penalty Amount

$910

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $390 from the initial assessment of $1,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Bens Structural Fabrication INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $910 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $455 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($910 here).

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC $910 NV Gerdau $910 VA Organic Transit INC. $910 NC 2m Oilfield Group INC $910 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Weatherford, TX Tri State Timber Sawmill, LLC. 2 insp. Brashear, MO Scapa North America, LLC 2 insp. Windsor, CT Tilcon New York INC. 2 insp. Wharton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC
Carson City, NV
4 inspections $910
Gerdau
Petersburg, VA
4 inspections $910
Wyoming Machine INC
Stacy, MN
2 inspections $910
TWF Industries INC
Alexandria, MN
2 inspections $910
Bergari Solutions LLC
Rosemount, MN
2 inspections $910

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What to do with this record

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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 Bens Structural Fabrication INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bens Structural Fabrication INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 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 Bens Structural Fabrication INC have? ▼
Bens Structural Fabrication INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $910.
How many OSHA inspections has Bens Structural Fabrication INC had? ▼
Bens Structural Fabrication INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-04 and the most recent on 2013-06-04. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bens Structural Fabrication INC? ▼
Bens Structural Fabrication INC has been assessed $910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Bens Structural Fabrication INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bens Structural Fabrication INC has 6 serious 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 Bens Structural Fabrication INC operate in? ▼
Bens Structural Fabrication INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bens Structural Fabrication INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bens Structural Fabrication INC ranks #87,444 (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 Bens Structural Fabrication INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bens Structural Fabrication INC's total OSHA penalty of $910 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gerdau in Petersburg, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $910 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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