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Careen DBA Windings INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Careen DBA Windings INC ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Careen DBA Windings INC in New Ulm, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Careen DBA Windings INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, PNY Technologies, INC. in Parsippany, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Careen DBA Windings INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Careen DBA Windings INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Careen DBA Windings INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.519.83958.377.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKRISPY KREME DOUGHNU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HORN PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21METAL CULVERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAVERICK ARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27HAILO WIND SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITEX BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74BAKER MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NEFAB PACKAGING WEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLEVELAND TRACK MATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLORIKAN ESA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RANDALL FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STEWART SYSTEMS BAKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10US COSMETICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CHEP SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOE N. MILES & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CULPEPER FARMERS' CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENSIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INTERPRESS TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BARDANE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Careen DBA Windings …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Careen DBA Windings INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Careen DBA Windings INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Careen DBA Windings INC sits at penalty rank #21,311 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,000 assessed).

How Careen DBA Windings INC Compares

Careen DBA Windings INC's 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-03

Last Inspection

2010-08-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Careen DBA Windings INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $6,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,000 here).

Dudley Cabinet, INC $6,000 GA PNY Technologies, INC. $6,000 NJ Latino Enterprises, INC. $6,000 GA Granitech, LLC $6,000 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation 2 insp. West Allis, WI Horn Packaging Corporation 2 insp. Lancaster, MA Metal Culverts, INC. 2 insp. Havana, IL Maverick Arms INC. 2 insp. Eagle Pass, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

PNY Technologies, INC.
Parsippany, NJ
2 inspections $6,000
Granitech, LLC
Plantsville, CT
2 inspections $6,000
Semco INC.
Marion, OH
3 inspections $6,000
Northwest Freightcar Repairs C
Longview, WA
2 inspections $6,000
Atomatic Manufacturing CO.
East Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $6,000

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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 Careen DBA Windings INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Careen DBA Windings INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Careen DBA Windings INC have? ▼
Careen DBA Windings INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Careen DBA Windings INC had? ▼
Careen DBA Windings INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-03 and the most recent on 2010-08-03. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Careen DBA Windings INC? ▼
Careen DBA Windings INC has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Careen DBA Windings INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Careen DBA Windings INC has 10 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 Careen DBA Windings INC operate in? ▼
Careen DBA Windings INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Careen DBA Windings INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Careen DBA Windings INC ranks #50,303 (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 Careen DBA Windings INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Careen DBA Windings INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,000 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, PNY Technologies, INC. in Parsippany, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,000 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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