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Milhoff Machine & Welding INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Milhoff Machine & Welding INC ranks #88,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$803
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Milhoff Machine & Welding INC in Burnsville, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $803. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Milhoff Machine & Welding INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,663 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, McQuay International in Faribault, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#88,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Milhoff Machine & Welding INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Milhoff Machine & Welding INC runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$803 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Milhoff Machine & Welding INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIESS INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23VALENTI'S BAKERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOLARIS PAPER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAST-CRETE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SV LABS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINNACLE FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8YANKEE CASTING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30R. TORRE & COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEECO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RPS COMPOSITES ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL STEEL CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INTERNATIONAL FIBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROTO SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SPECTRO COATING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EYE-FI HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BENNETT BUILDING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YASKAWA AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOODHART SONS, INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Milhoff Machine & We…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Milhoff Machine & Welding INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Milhoff Machine & Welding INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Milhoff Machine & Welding INC ranks #32,942 at $803 current penalty.

How Milhoff Machine & Welding INC Compares

Milhoff Machine & Welding INC's 3.50 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-02

Last Inspection

2015-09-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$402

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $402 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$900

Current Penalty Amount

$803

Penalty Reduction

10.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $97 from the initial assessment of $900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Milhoff Machine & Welding INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $803 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $402 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($803 here).

Long Fence Company, INC. $803 MD ST. Louis Tag CO. $803 MO Mutual Materials CO $805 OR Art Crystal II Enterprises, INC. $800 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Briess Industries, INC. 2 insp. Manitowoc, WI Valenti's Bakery LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Champion Home Builders, INC. 2 insp. Athens, TX Solaris Paper, INC. 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Long Fence Company, INC.
Ijamsville, MD
2 inspections $803
ST. Louis Tag CO.
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $803
Weather-Rite LLC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $805
Mutual Materials CO
Clackamas, OR
2 inspections $805
McQuay International
Faribault, MN
2 inspections $800

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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 Milhoff Machine & Welding INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Milhoff Machine & Welding INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 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 Milhoff Machine & Welding INC have? ▼
Milhoff Machine & Welding INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $803.
How many OSHA inspections has Milhoff Machine & Welding INC had? ▼
Milhoff Machine & Welding INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-02 and the most recent on 2015-09-17. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Milhoff Machine & Welding INC? ▼
Milhoff Machine & Welding INC has been assessed $803 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $900 (a 10.8% reduction).
Does Milhoff Machine & Welding INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Milhoff Machine & Welding 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 Milhoff Machine & Welding INC operate in? ▼
Milhoff Machine & Welding 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 Milhoff Machine & Welding INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Milhoff Machine & Welding INC ranks #88,663 (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 Milhoff Machine & Welding INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Milhoff Machine & Welding INC's total OSHA penalty of $803 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, McQuay International in Faribault, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $800 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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