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Compass Minerals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Compass Minerals has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,625
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Compass Minerals in Ogden, UT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,625. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Compass Minerals 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Steel Building Components, INC. in Edison, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,625 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
75%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Compass Minerals compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Compass Minerals sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,625 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Compass Minerals

The federal enforcement record for Compass Minerals in Ogden, UT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $14,625 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $14,625 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,875. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-05-14 to 2014-06-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-14

Last Inspection

2014-06-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

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

$14,625

Current Penalty Amount

$14,625

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,625

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Compass Minerals compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Compass Minerals Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 6 7.8
Total Penalty $14,625 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,875 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Compass Minerals safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Compass Minerals's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Compass Minerals have? ▼
Compass Minerals has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Compass Minerals had? ▼
Compass Minerals has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-14 and the most recent on 2014-06-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Compass Minerals? ▼
Compass Minerals has been assessed $14,625 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Compass Minerals have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Compass Minerals 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.
Has Compass Minerals been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Compass Minerals, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Compass Minerals operate in? ▼
Compass Minerals operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325188). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Compass Minerals owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Compass Minerals owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Compass Minerals's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Compass Minerals's total OSHA penalty of $14,625 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Steel Building Components, INC. in Edison, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,625 in current penalties.

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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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