Manufacturing · Denver, CO

Innovations Manufacturing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Innovations Manufacturing, INC. ranks #20,726 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$17,314
OSHA penalties: 23
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #20,726
of 99,447 penalized employers

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. in Denver, CO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,314. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Innovations Manufacturing, INC. 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,726 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bridesburg Foundry Company in Whitehall, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,320 in current penalties.

4.6
violations per inspection: 69.6%
of violations were serious: #20,726
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 23/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Innovations Manufactur…

$17,314
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Innovations Manufacturing, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$17,314 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Innovations Manufacturing, INC..

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Innovations Manufacturing, INC. is the #9,892 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,314).

How Innovations Manufacturing, INC. Compares

Innovations Manufacturing, INC.'s 4.60 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-12-29

Last Inspection

2022-08-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,463

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.6 violations per visit. That's $3,463 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

69.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,678

Current Penalty Amount

$17,314

Penalty Reduction

47.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,364 from the initial assessment of $32,678. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Innovations Manufacturing, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	23	8.0
Total Penalty	$17,314	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,463	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Innovations Manufacturing, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,314 here).

Sheboygan Paper Box Company $17,312 WI Charter Aarrowcast $17,317 WI Design Wear, INC $17,320 NE Bridesburg Foundry Company $17,320 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Derby Gold Pine Shavings Company 5 insp. Williston, FL Pacon INC 5 insp. Baldwin Park, CA Key Container Corporation 5 insp. Pawtucket, RI Cerro Wire LLC 5 insp. Hartselle, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chattanooga Mechanical Contractors

Chattanooga, TN

0 inspections $0

Sheboygan Paper Box Company

Sheboygan, WI

3 inspections $17,312

Charter Aarrowcast

Shawano, WI

4 inspections $17,317

Design Wear, INC

Lincoln, NE

2 inspections $17,320

Bridesburg Foundry Company

Whitehall, PA

2 inspections $17,320

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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 Innovations Manufacturing, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Innovations Manufacturing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 5 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Innovations Manufacturing, INC. have? ▼

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,314.

How many OSHA inspections has Innovations Manufacturing, INC. had? ▼

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-29 and the most recent on 2022-08-31. This averages 4.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Innovations Manufacturing, INC.? ▼

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. has been assessed $17,314 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,678 (a 47.0% reduction).

Does Innovations Manufacturing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Innovations Manufacturing, INC. has 16 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 Innovations Manufacturing, INC. operate in? ▼

Innovations Manufacturing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332321). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Innovations Manufacturing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Innovations Manufacturing, INC. ranks #20,726 (the top quarter 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 Innovations Manufacturing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Innovations Manufacturing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,314 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bridesburg Foundry Company in Whitehall, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,320 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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