Manufacturing · Plymouth, MN

Control Assemblies Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Control Assemblies Company ranks #77,796 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,870
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,796
of 99,447 penalized employers

Control Assemblies Company in Plymouth, MN 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: $1,870. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Control Assemblies Company 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,796 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. For comparison, Idaho Forest Group, LLC in Athol, ID is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,870 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#77,796
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Control Assemblies Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Control Assemblies Company 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

$1,870 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 Control Assemblies Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGINEERED TEXTILE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CANTON DROP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHARMASOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AACER ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INLINE PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL CARBONIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIPPERT COMPONENTS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUMITOMO BAKELITE NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEY CELL INC. MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GHIRINGHELLI SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARIZON COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KERRY SWEET INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL PROCESSORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLYFORM PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BECKMAN & GAST CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORISKANY MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Control Assemblies C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Control Assemblies Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Control Assemblies Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Control Assemblies Company is the #30,067 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,870).

How Control Assemblies Company Compares

Control Assemblies Company's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-03

Last Inspection

2014-02-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$623

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $623 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,870

Penalty Reduction

20.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $480 from the initial assessment of $2,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Control Assemblies Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Control Assemblies Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $1,870 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $623 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Control Assemblies Company, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,870 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Control Assemblies Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Control Assemblies Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Control Assemblies Company have?
Control Assemblies Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,870.
How many OSHA inspections has Control Assemblies Company had?
Control Assemblies Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-03 and the most recent on 2014-02-04. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Control Assemblies Company?
Control Assemblies Company has been assessed $1,870 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,350 (a 20.4% reduction).
Does Control Assemblies Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Control Assemblies Company has 3 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 Control Assemblies Company operate in?
Control Assemblies Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Control Assemblies Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Control Assemblies Company ranks #77,796 (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 Control Assemblies Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Control Assemblies Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,870 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Idaho Forest Group, LLC in Athol, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,870 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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