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LM Wind Power Blades

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LM Wind Power Blades has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty36% serious
$115,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,356
of 100,495 penalized employers

LM Wind Power Blades in Grand Forks, ND has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $115,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LM Wind Power Blades 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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, Kenmore Envelope Company, INC. in Richmond, VA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $114,870 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How LM Wind Power Blades compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LM Wind Power Blades runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$115,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($115,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $115,000 $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

What the Data Says About LM Wind Power Blades

The federal enforcement record for LM Wind Power Blades in Grand Forks, ND includes 3 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 3.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (36.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 5 (45.5%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $136,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $115,000 - a 15.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $38,333. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-10-27 to 2013-01-30, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-27

Last Inspection

2013-01-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$38,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $38,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

45.5% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$136,500

Current Penalty Amount

$115,000

Penalty Reduction

15.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,500 from the initial assessment of $136,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How LM Wind Power Blades compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LM Wind Power Blades Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 11 7.8
Total Penalty $115,000 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $38,333 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LM Wind Power Blades safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LM Wind Power Blades's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 LM Wind Power Blades have? ▼
LM Wind Power Blades has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $115,000.
How many OSHA inspections has LM Wind Power Blades had? ▼
LM Wind Power Blades has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-27 and the most recent on 2013-01-30. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LM Wind Power Blades? ▼
LM Wind Power Blades has been assessed $115,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $136,500 (a 15.8% reduction).
Does LM Wind Power Blades have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. LM Wind Power Blades has 4 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 LM Wind Power Blades operate in? ▼
LM Wind Power Blades operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333611). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does LM Wind Power Blades's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LM Wind Power Blades's total OSHA penalty of $115,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kenmore Envelope Company, INC. in Richmond, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $114,870 in current penalties.

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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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