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Bermo INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bermo INC ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$1,900
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bermo INC in Circle Pines, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bermo INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, M & L Industries, INC. in Rogers, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,900 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bermo INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bermo INC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,900 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Bermo INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.119.13551.066.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAROSE INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OPTIMA STANTRON CORP. DIV OF ELMA ELECTRONIC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ADVANTAGE POWDER COATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STRAUSS FEEDS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28PARKER- HANNIFIN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ADONEL CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ILPEA INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHEDS UNLIMITED LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MUELLER COPPER TUBE PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SHELL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HEBCO PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEATER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY ENGINEERED STEELS, LLC DBA WV COLD DRAWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64DAVISCO FOODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.DBA JEROME CHEESE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ADVANCED STROBE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31AVIENT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIMPLY NATURAL FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BORGHI USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KALINICH FENCE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Bermo INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Bermo INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Bermo INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bermo INC ranks #29,981 at $1,900 current penalty.

How Bermo INC Compares

Bermo INC's 3.50 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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-04

Last Inspection

2013-04-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $950 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$1,900

Current Penalty Amount

$1,900

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Bermo INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $1,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $950 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,900 here).

Tenneplas Division of Windsor Mold USA INC $1,900 TN Jeld-Wen INC $1,900 OR Artisan Studios LLC $1,900 TN Coblentz Sawmill $1,900 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Larose Industries, LLC 2 insp. Fayette, OH Optima Stantron CORP. Div of Elma Electronic INC. 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Advantage Powder Coating, INC. 2 insp. Defiance, OH Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. 2 insp. Watertown, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tenneplas Division of Windsor Mold USA INC
Pulaski, TN
2 inspections $1,900
Jeld-Wen INC
Klamath Falls, OR
3 inspections $1,900
M & L Industries, INC.
Rogers, MN
2 inspections $1,900
Siwek Lumber and Millwork INC
Jordan, MN
2 inspections $1,900
Artisan Studios LLC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $1,900

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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 Bermo INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bermo INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Bermo INC have? ▼
Bermo INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Bermo INC had? ▼
Bermo INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-04 and the most recent on 2013-04-25. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bermo INC? ▼
Bermo INC has been assessed $1,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bermo INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bermo INC has 4 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 Bermo INC operate in? ▼
Bermo INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bermo INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bermo INC ranks #77,549 (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 Bermo INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bermo INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,900 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, M & L Industries, INC. in Rogers, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,900 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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