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Minnowa Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Minnowa Construction INC ranks #85,256 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,103
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Minnowa Construction INC in Rochester, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,103. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Minnowa Construction INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,256 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 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, Velocity Construction of Virginia, INC. in Norfolk, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,103 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#85,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Minnowa Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Minnowa Construction INC runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$1,103 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Minnowa Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ARP RENOVATION LLC/A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DOMINGUEZ AND SONS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIGOBERTO ZETINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A-C ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6T-G EXCAVATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DENVER TRANSIT CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FCL CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIRECT BUILDER'S TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MLD CARPENTRY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEGURA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF EATONTOWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ERICKSON FRAMING CA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TROPICAL BREEZE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ARIAS ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SJ&L GENERAL CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAMES R. TAYLOR & SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GEORGE MONTGOMERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6H. H. HUNT HOMES HAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A&A CONSTRUCTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Minnowa Construction…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Minnowa Construction INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Minnowa Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Minnowa Construction INC sits at penalty rank #28,112 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,103 assessed).

How Minnowa Construction INC Compares

Minnowa Construction INC's 1.00 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-16

Last Inspection

2015-08-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$552

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $552 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,575

Current Penalty Amount

$1,103

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $472 from the initial assessment of $1,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Minnowa Construction INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Minnowa Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,103 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $552 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,103 here).

Velocity Construction of Virginia, INC. $1,103 VA MB Contractors $1,103 VA Kreider Ayers & Associates $1,103 VA S & B James Construction Management $1,103 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CS Metals, INC. 2 insp. Saint Marys, OH Arp Renovation LLC/a.R.P. Roofing & Siding LLC 2 insp. Hampden, ME Dominguez and Sons Construction Company 2 insp. Pickerington, OH Rigoberto Zetina 2 insp. Hoschton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jermor Plumbing & Heating, INC.
Detroit, MI
5 inspections $400
Velocity Construction of Virginia, INC.
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $1,103
MB Contractors
Christiansburg, VA
2 inspections $1,103
Kreider Ayers & Associates
Radford, VA
3 inspections $1,103
S & B James Construction Management
Klamath Falls, OR
4 inspections $1,103

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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 Minnowa Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Minnowa Construction INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Minnowa Construction INC have? ▼
Minnowa Construction INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,103.
How many OSHA inspections has Minnowa Construction INC had? ▼
Minnowa Construction INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-16 and the most recent on 2015-08-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Minnowa Construction INC? ▼
Minnowa Construction INC has been assessed $1,103 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,575 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Minnowa Construction INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Minnowa Construction 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 Minnowa Construction INC operate in? ▼
Minnowa Construction INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Minnowa Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Minnowa Construction INC ranks #85,256 (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 Minnowa Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Minnowa Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,103 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, Velocity Construction of Virginia, INC. in Norfolk, VA is a similar construction employer with $1,103 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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