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Industrial Rubber Applicators INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Rubber Applicators INC ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,470
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#81,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Rubber Applicators INC in Hibbing, 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: $1,470. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Rubber Applicators INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,725 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Centaur Holdings INC in Chester, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,470 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#81,725
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Rubber Applicators INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,470 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Industrial Rubber Applicators INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.510.518.526.534.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARYZTA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HAR-CONN CHROME COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28SILVER BAY SEAFOODS-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JPC HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE TALARIA COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GALAXY BALLOONS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN TEA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TENSION ENVELOPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MPI ENGINEERED TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JP LILLIS ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33AMERICAN BLANCHING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RAWLINGS SPORTING GO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AMERICAN STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KIT HOMEBUILDERS WES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PKM STEEL SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8READING ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CALABRO CHEESE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INFINITY SPECIALTY T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DEVRO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23Industrial Rubber Ap…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Industrial Rubber Applicators 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.

Industrial Rubber Applicators INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Industrial Rubber Applicators INC sits at penalty rank #31,139 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,470 assessed).

How Industrial Rubber Applicators INC Compares

Industrial Rubber Applicators 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-10

Last Inspection

2013-03-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$490

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $490 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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,470

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Industrial Rubber Applicators INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Rubber Applicators INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,470 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $490 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,470 here).

Centaur Holdings INC $1,470 VA Current River Die Sinking, INC. $1,470 MO B&G Industries, INC. $1,470 SD Docuplex Graphics $1,470 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aryzta, LLC 3 insp. San Leandro, CA Har-Conn Chrome Company 3 insp. West Hartford, CT Silver Bay Seafoods-Kodiak, LLC 3 insp. Kodiak, AK JPC Holdings, LLC 3 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Centaur Holdings INC
Chester, VA
3 inspections $1,470
Northern Tool & Equipment Company INC
Faribault, MN
2 inspections $1,470
Gerdau Ameristeel US INC
Duluth, MN
2 inspections $1,470
Gambro Uf Solutions INC
Brooklyn Park, MN
2 inspections $1,470
Current River Die Sinking, INC.
Doniphan, MO
2 inspections $1,470

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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 Industrial Rubber Applicators INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Rubber Applicators INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Industrial Rubber Applicators INC have? ▼
Industrial Rubber Applicators INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,470.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Rubber Applicators INC had? ▼
Industrial Rubber Applicators INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-10 and the most recent on 2013-03-21. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Rubber Applicators INC? ▼
Industrial Rubber Applicators INC has been assessed $1,470 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Industrial Rubber Applicators INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Rubber Applicators INC 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 Industrial Rubber Applicators INC operate in? ▼
Industrial Rubber Applicators INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326291). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Rubber Applicators INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Rubber Applicators INC ranks #81,725 (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 Industrial Rubber Applicators INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Rubber Applicators INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,470 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, Centaur Holdings INC in Chester, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,470 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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