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Manufacturing · Eagan, MN

Gopher Resource LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gopher Resource LLC ranks #44,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,350
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#44,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gopher Resource LLC in Eagan, 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: $7,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gopher Resource LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Style Crest Enterprises, INC. in Fremont, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $7,350 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#44,047
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 Gopher Resource LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gopher Resource LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,350 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gopher Resource LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARDELL CABINETRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GASBARRE PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRIDON-BEKAERT THE R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CORBIN RUSSWIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PCC STRUCTURALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARTISAN INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30BECTON, DICKINSON AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SPARTAN TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PARALLEL33 LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ORCO BLOCK & HARDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HENKE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AUTOMATED MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER FORGE, DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED FILTRATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITGO REFINING & CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Gopher Resource LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Gopher Resource LLC 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.

Gopher Resource LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gopher Resource LLC ranks #19,179 at $7,350 current penalty.

How Gopher Resource LLC Compares

Gopher Resource LLC'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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-31

Last Inspection

2014-05-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,450 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$7,350

Current Penalty Amount

$7,350

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gopher Resource LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gopher Resource LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $7,350 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,450 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,350 here).

Tmi, LLC $7,350 PA Style Crest Enterprises, INC. $7,350 OH Maca Casting and Machine $7,350 UT HP Hood LLC $7,350 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cardell Cabinetry, LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Kraft Heinz Company 3 insp. Dover, DE Gasbarre Products, INC. 3 insp. Saint Marys, PA Bway Corporation 3 insp. Bryan, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tmi, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
3 inspections $7,350
Style Crest Enterprises, INC.
Fremont, OH
4 inspections $7,350
Maca Casting and Machine
Springville, UT
2 inspections $7,350
HP Hood LLC
Agawam, MA
6 inspections $7,350
Bunting Bearings LLC
Portage, MI
7 inspections $7,350

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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 Gopher Resource LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gopher Resource LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Gopher Resource LLC have? ▼
Gopher Resource LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Gopher Resource LLC had? ▼
Gopher Resource LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-31 and the most recent on 2014-05-13. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gopher Resource LLC? ▼
Gopher Resource LLC has been assessed $7,350 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gopher Resource LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gopher Resource LLC has 5 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 Gopher Resource LLC operate in? ▼
Gopher Resource LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331492). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gopher Resource LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gopher Resource LLC ranks #44,047 (the upper 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 Gopher Resource LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gopher Resource LLC's total OSHA penalty of $7,350 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, Style Crest Enterprises, INC. in Fremont, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,350 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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