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Danielson Designs

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Danielson Designs has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,338
of 100,495 penalized employers

Danielson Designs in Trinidad, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Danielson Designs 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Valley Pallet INC., a California Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Danielson Designs compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Danielson Designs runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Danielson Designs

The federal enforcement record for Danielson Designs in Trinidad, CO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $5,950 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,000 - a 32.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,000. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-07-01 to 2014-03-25, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-01

Last Inspection

2014-03-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$5,950

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

32.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,950 from the initial assessment of $5,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Danielson Designs Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 7.8
Total Penalty $4,000 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danielson Designs safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Danielson Designs's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Danielson Designs have? ▼
Danielson Designs has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Danielson Designs had? ▼
Danielson Designs has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-01 and the most recent on 2014-03-25. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Danielson Designs? ▼
Danielson Designs has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,950 (a 32.8% reduction).
What industry does Danielson Designs operate in? ▼
Danielson Designs operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Danielson Designs's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Danielson Designs's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Valley Pallet INC., a California Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,000 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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