Construction · Minneapolis, MN

Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC ranks #87,035 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$973
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC in Minneapolis, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $973. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,035 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John H. Construction in North Bergen, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#87,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$973 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTAR ROOFING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENNY'S ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GJM CONSTRUCTION CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MARIO SOLIS VENTURA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6D.E. TAROLLI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AUDUBON DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PABLO LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DIGCO UTILITY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VELASQUEZ CONTRACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SHARKEY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COLE ROOF SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6A. MALEK CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TC SAUNDERS CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SKY LIGHT ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KIEWIT POWER CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANEN INCORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UPLIFT ELEVATOR OF N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHICO CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Knutson Custom Remod…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC sits at penalty rank #28,768 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($973 assessed).

How Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC Compares

Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-16

Last Inspection

2015-09-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$487

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $487 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$1,175

Current Penalty Amount

$973

Penalty Reduction

17.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $202 from the initial assessment of $1,175. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $973 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $487 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC have?
Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $973.
How many OSHA inspections has Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC had?
Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-16 and the most recent on 2015-09-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC?
Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC has been assessed $973 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,175 (a 17.2% reduction).
Does Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC 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 Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC operate in?
Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC ranks #87,035 (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 Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Knutson Custom Remodelers LLC's total OSHA penalty of $973 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, John H. Construction in North Bergen, NJ is a similar construction employer with $975 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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