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Manufacturing · Waite Park, MN

Diversified Machine INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Diversified Machine INC ranks #91,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$583
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#91,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Diversified Machine INC in Waite Park, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $583. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Diversified Machine INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Edel Designs INC in Albany, OR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $585 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#91,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Diversified Machine INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Diversified Machine INC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$583 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Diversified Machine INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGT STONE GRANITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27PORCELEN LIMITED CONNECTICUT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BRENTWOOD ORIGINALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SPARTECH PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23DARLING INGREDIENTS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BLUE BELL MATTRESS COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SPECIFIED PLATING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21CLEVELAND DIE & MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BADGER METAL FINISHING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HAYASHI TELEMPU NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HINKLE CHAIR COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OSMUNDSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MILLER MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PETERSON AMERICAN CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY DUCT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17WINSTON PLYWOOD & VENEER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DUDEK & BOCK SPRING MANUFACTURING CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED LENS COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SUNRISE LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19Diversified Machine INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Diversified Machine INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Diversified Machine INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Diversified Machine INC is the #33,644 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($583).

How Diversified Machine INC Compares

Diversified Machine INC's 1.67 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-04

Last Inspection

2014-10-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$194

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $194 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$725

Current Penalty Amount

$583

Penalty Reduction

19.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $142 from the initial assessment of $725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Diversified Machine INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Diversified Machine INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $583 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $194 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Diversified Machine INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($583 here).

Casci Ornamental Plaster $585 TX Diversifab, INC. $585 CA Harvest Homes, INC. $585 NY Edel Designs INC $585 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

GT Stone Granite LLC 3 insp. Cartersville, GA Porcelen Limited Connecticut, LLC 3 insp. Hamden, CT Brentwood Originals, INC. 3 insp. Walls, MS Spartech Plastics, LLC 3 insp. Evanston, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Casci Ornamental Plaster
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $585
Diversifab, INC.
Ontario, CA
2 inspections $585
Harvest Homes, INC.
Delanson, NY
2 inspections $585
Edel Designs INC
Albany, OR
3 inspections $585
Color FX INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $585

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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 Diversified Machine INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Diversified Machine INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Diversified Machine INC have? ▼
Diversified Machine INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $583.
How many OSHA inspections has Diversified Machine INC had? ▼
Diversified Machine INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-04 and the most recent on 2014-10-09. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Diversified Machine INC? ▼
Diversified Machine INC has been assessed $583 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $725 (a 19.6% reduction).
Does Diversified Machine INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Diversified Machine INC has 1 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 Diversified Machine INC operate in? ▼
Diversified Machine INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Diversified Machine INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Diversified Machine INC ranks #91,752 (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 Diversified Machine INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Diversified Machine INC's total OSHA penalty of $583 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, Edel Designs INC in Albany, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $585 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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