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Manufacturing · Elk River, MN

J & J Machine INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & J Machine INC ranks #91,708 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$595
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,708
of 99,447 penalized employers

J & J Machine INC in Elk River, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $595. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & J Machine INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,708 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, BR Construction & Stone INC. in College Point, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $595 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#91,708
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How J & J Machine INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J & J 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

$595 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 J & J Machine INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.115.831.547.262.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIRACAPO PIZZA COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32B & B LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60TRI-STATE ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32COLLEEN & HERB ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9USA HARNESS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEAULIEU GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELEVATOR DOORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CROSS TRAILERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATI FOIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41USS POSCO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOUSEHOLD METALS INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUPERIOR CONCRETE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35EMPIRE CHEESE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERSEN USA PTT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALL GRANITE AND MARB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HANDY BUTTON MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DUO FORM ACQUISITION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J & J Machine INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
J & J Machine INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

J & J Machine INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, J & J Machine INC ranks #33,628 at $595 current penalty.

How J & J Machine INC Compares

J & J Machine INC's 1.50 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-02

Last Inspection

2015-06-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$298

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $298 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$850

Current Penalty Amount

$595

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $255 from the initial assessment of $850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric J & J Machine INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $595 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $298 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($595 here).

GNW Aluminum INC. $595 OH Bend Plating INC $595 OR Thomas L Olive $595 OR BR Construction & Stone INC. $595 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Miracapo Pizza Company LLC DBA Little Lady Foods 2 insp. Gurnee, IL B & B Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Jamesville, NY Tri-State Envelope Corporation 2 insp. Ashland, PA Kittrich Corporation 2 insp. Buford, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

GNW Aluminum INC.
Alliance, OH
2 inspections $595
Corchran INC
Waseca, MN
2 inspections $595
Bend Plating INC
Bend, OR
4 inspections $595
Thomas L Olive
Bandon, OR
4 inspections $595
BR Construction & Stone INC.
College Point, NY
2 inspections $595

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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 J & J Machine INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J & J Machine INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 J & J Machine INC have? ▼
J & J Machine INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $595.
How many OSHA inspections has J & J Machine INC had? ▼
J & J Machine INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-02 and the most recent on 2015-06-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J & J Machine INC? ▼
J & J Machine INC has been assessed $595 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $850 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does J & J Machine INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J & J Machine INC has 2 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 J & J Machine INC operate in? ▼
J & J Machine INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J & J Machine INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J & J Machine INC ranks #91,708 (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 J & J Machine INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J & J Machine INC's total OSHA penalty of $595 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, BR Construction & Stone INC. in College Point, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $595 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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