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Clearbrook Elevator Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clearbrook Elevator Association ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty95% serious
$3,300
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clearbrook Elevator Association in Clearbrook, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clearbrook Elevator Association 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ceradyneviox in Seattle, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,300 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
95.0%
of violations were serious
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clearbrook Elevator Association 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

$3,300 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Clearbrook Elevator Association.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDORMAN PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH KANSAS CITY IR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BEACHNER GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SYSCO SYRACUSE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPICKLERS SALVAGE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36RUDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ENVIRO VISION RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SOLUTIONS 4 AUTOMATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TORBOT GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COPIERS NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7B.L.S., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WHATEVER IT TAKES TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104 STATE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVID METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TEXAS AUTO RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHAMROCK SUPPLY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MUTUAL BEEF CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOYLE BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ACME PROCESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOLBROOK LUMBER CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Clearbrook Elevator …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Clearbrook Elevator Association has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Clearbrook Elevator Association in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Clearbrook Elevator Association is the #3,150 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($3,300).

How Clearbrook Elevator Association Compares

Clearbrook Elevator Association's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 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

2012-07-26

Last Inspection

2013-05-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $1,650 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

95.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.0% 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

$20,750

Current Penalty Amount

$3,300

Penalty Reduction

84.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,450 from the initial assessment of $20,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Clearbrook Elevator Association compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clearbrook Elevator Association Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 20 5.5
Total Penalty $3,300 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,650 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clearbrook Elevator Association, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,300 here).

Ceradyneviox $3,300 WA Micro Rim $3,300 MI Fortress Metals (Durham), INC. $3,300 NC Fastenal Company #Ca200 $3,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dorman Products 2 insp. Durant, OK North Kansas City Iron & Metal, LLC 2 insp. North Kansas City, MO Beachner Grain, INC. 2 insp. Walnut, KS Sysco Syracuse, LLC 2 insp. Warners, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ceradyneviox
Seattle, WA
3 inspections $3,300
Micro Rim
Highland Park, MI
2 inspections $3,300
Fortress Metals (Durham), INC.
Durham, NC
2 inspections $3,300
Fastenal Company #Ca200
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $3,300
Oil Matic of Puerto Rico LLC
Barceloneta, PR
2 inspections $3,300

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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 Clearbrook Elevator Association safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clearbrook Elevator Association's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Clearbrook Elevator Association have? ▼
Clearbrook Elevator Association has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Clearbrook Elevator Association had? ▼
Clearbrook Elevator Association has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-26 and the most recent on 2013-05-21. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clearbrook Elevator Association? ▼
Clearbrook Elevator Association has been assessed $3,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,750 (a 84.1% reduction).
Does Clearbrook Elevator Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clearbrook Elevator Association has 19 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 Clearbrook Elevator Association operate in? ▼
Clearbrook Elevator Association operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clearbrook Elevator Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clearbrook Elevator Association ranks #66,148 (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 Clearbrook Elevator Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clearbrook Elevator Association's total OSHA penalty of $3,300 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ceradyneviox in Seattle, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,300 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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