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HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering ranks #70,845 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,695
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,845
of 99,447 penalized employers

HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering in Vadnais Heights, MN 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: $2,695. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,845 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Owens Precision, INC. in Mound House, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,695 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#70,845
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,695 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE YENKIN-MAJESTIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FAMOUS ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CGK INC DBA PREMIER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STANDARD TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CORSICANA BEDDING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED PREMIUM FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OTR WHEEL ENGINEERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WILBUR-ELLIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRAILER WHEEL & FRAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BLUE RIDGE MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32WOLF APPLIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ST. BERNARD SOAP COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUTCO, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRAFFIX DEVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRARY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JASON MICHAELS DBA P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHECK-MATE INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12REAL ALLOY RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HB Fuller Company - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering has 2 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.

HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering ranks #28,051 at $2,695 current penalty.

How HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering Compares

HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering's 2.50 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 (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-04

Last Inspection

2010-03-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,348

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,348 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$3,850

Current Penalty Amount

$2,695

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,155 from the initial assessment of $3,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,695 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,348 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,695 here).

Owens Precision, INC. $2,695 NV Klauber Machine & Gear CO. $2,695 MO Ach Foam Technologies, LLC $2,695 NV U.S. Ordnance, INC. $2,695 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation 2 insp. Columbus, OH Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC 2 insp. Rockford, IL Famous Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Mount Vernon, OH CGK INC DBA Premier Steel Fabrication 2 insp. South el Monte, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Owens Precision, INC.
Mound House, NV
2 inspections $2,695
Klauber Machine & Gear CO.
Pacific, MO
2 inspections $2,695
Ach Foam Technologies, LLC
McCarran, NV
2 inspections $2,695
Cybex International INC
Owatonna, MN
3 inspections $2,695
The Toro Company
Bloomington, MN
2 inspections $2,695

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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 HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering have? ▼
HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,695.
How many OSHA inspections has HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering had? ▼
HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-04 and the most recent on 2010-03-04. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering? ▼
HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering has been assessed $2,695 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,850 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering 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 HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering operate in? ▼
HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325520). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering ranks #70,845 (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 HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
HB Fuller Company - Pilot Facility and Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $2,695 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, Owens Precision, INC. in Mound House, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,695 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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