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Manufacturing · Burnsville, MN

Diannes Custom Candles LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Diannes Custom Candles LLC ranks #92,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$505
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

Diannes Custom Candles LLC in Burnsville, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $505. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Diannes Custom Candles LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Semper Virens Bakery Food Cooperative INC. in Petaluma, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $505 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#92,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Diannes Custom Candles LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Diannes Custom Candles LLC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$505 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Diannes Custom Candles LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.16.811.516.220.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST WEST SEAFOOD'S,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BLUE CUBE OPERATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYONDELL BASELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRIME CONVERTING COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUTANA COMPOSITES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AIR-FLO MFG. CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRAYMAN PRECAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FREDERICK GOLDMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWEST CONFECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION COMPACTED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CITGO PETROLEUM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATHA INTERIOR TRIM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BRAMLI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIMBO QSR COLORADO, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL PRECISION PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KENT FOUNDRY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PIONEER CUSTOM MOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OLDS PRODUCTS CO. OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRIMROSE CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Diannes Custom Candl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Diannes Custom Candles LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Diannes Custom Candles LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Diannes Custom Candles LLC sits at penalty rank #33,809 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($505 assessed).

How Diannes Custom Candles LLC Compares

Diannes Custom Candles LLC's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-18

Last Inspection

2011-09-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$253

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $253 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$550

Current Penalty Amount

$505

Penalty Reduction

8.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45 from the initial assessment of $550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Diannes Custom Candles LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Diannes Custom Candles LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $505 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $253 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Diannes Custom Candles LLC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($505 here).

Duraflame, INC. $505 CA Semper Virens Bakery Food Cooperative INC. $505 CA Jennings Woodworking $504 VA Valkyrie Enterprises LLC $503 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East West Seafood's, LLC 2 insp. Seattle, WA Blue Cube Operations LLC 2 insp. Freeport, TX Lyondell Basell 2 insp. LA Porte, TX Prime Converting Corporation 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Duraflame, INC.
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $505
Semper Virens Bakery Food Cooperative INC.
Petaluma, CA
2 inspections $505
Jennings Woodworking
Lakeside, VA
2 inspections $504
Valkyrie Enterprises LLC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $503
Azmark Aero Systems, LLC
Gilbert, AZ
2 inspections $503

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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 Diannes Custom Candles LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Diannes Custom Candles LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Diannes Custom Candles LLC have? ▼
Diannes Custom Candles LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $505.
How many OSHA inspections has Diannes Custom Candles LLC had? ▼
Diannes Custom Candles LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-18 and the most recent on 2011-09-20. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Diannes Custom Candles LLC? ▼
Diannes Custom Candles LLC has been assessed $505 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $550 (a 8.2% reduction).
Does Diannes Custom Candles LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Diannes Custom Candles LLC has 2 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 Diannes Custom Candles LLC operate in? ▼
Diannes Custom Candles LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Diannes Custom Candles LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Diannes Custom Candles LLC ranks #92,442 (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 Diannes Custom Candles LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Diannes Custom Candles LLC's total OSHA penalty of $505 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, Semper Virens Bakery Food Cooperative INC. in Petaluma, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $505 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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