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Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC ranks #56,139 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$4,890
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,139
of 99,447 penalized employers

Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC in Chaska, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,890. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,139 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Lapp Insulators, LLC in Le Roy, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,889 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#56,139
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,890 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0213243546OSHA inspectionsViolations citedXYLEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 101-800 FLOWERS RETAIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AGRO FARMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44THE FOUNTAINHEAD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43ZIMMER TRABECULAR ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WACO MFG., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEECHERS HANDMADE CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHICAGO BOOTH MANUFA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HILFIKER PIPE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NVP HOSPITALITY DESI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28T & S HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARDINAL GLASS INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EDWIN B. STIMPSON CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFIA FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ASHWORTH BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHARTPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SILBRICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Continental Engineer…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC ranks #23,355 at $4,890 current penalty.

How Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC Compares

Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-01

Last Inspection

2013-05-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,445

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,445 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$4,890

Penalty Reduction

6.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $360 from the initial assessment of $5,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $4,890 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,445 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,890 here).

Interstate Portable Buildings, INC. $4,890 LA Elite Elastomers, INC. $4,889 MS National Strand Products, LP $4,889 TX Lapp Insulators, LLC $4,889 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Xylem, INC. 2 insp. Pewaukee, WI 1-800 Flowers Retail INC. DBA the Popcorn Factory, INC. 2 insp. Lake Forest, IL Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, TN Agro Farma, INC. 2 insp. New Berlin, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Interstate Portable Buildings, INC.
Alexandria, LA
2 inspections $4,890
OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
Jeannette, PA
0 inspections $0
Elite Elastomers, INC.
Ripley, MS
3 inspections $4,889
National Strand Products, LP
Houston, TX
3 inspections $4,889
Lapp Insulators, LLC
Le Roy, NY
2 inspections $4,889

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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 Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC have? ▼
Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,890.
How many OSHA inspections has Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC had? ▼
Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-01 and the most recent on 2013-05-16. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC? ▼
Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC has been assessed $4,890 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,250 (a 6.9% reduction).
Does Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC operate in? ▼
Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333613). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC ranks #56,139 (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 Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Continental Engineering & Manufacturing INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,890 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, Lapp Insulators, LLC in Le Roy, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,889 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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