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Manufacturing · Cottonwood, MN

Norcraft Companies INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norcraft Companies INC ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,470
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#81,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norcraft Companies INC in Cottonwood, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,470. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norcraft Companies INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Gerdau Ameristeel US INC in Duluth, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,470 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#81,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Norcraft Companies INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norcraft Companies INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,470 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Norcraft Companies INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.126.239.352.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMVP KOSHER FOODS, LL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36CHART, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19WHEELER TANK MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 50ALPINE VALLEY BREAD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KD ACQUISITION I, LL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SUN AMERICA CONVERTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17HABASIT AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MAC TRAILER MFG. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PERDUE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WASTEQUIP MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HARVEY PALLETS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOBAL PROTECTION PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SCENIC WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22REPUBLIC BAG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SHAW BAKERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GENTRY MACHINE WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16J.P. DONOVAN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HUNTSVILLE GRANITE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Norcraft Companies INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Norcraft Companies INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Norcraft Companies INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Norcraft Companies INC is the #31,139 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,470).

How Norcraft Companies INC Compares

Norcraft Companies INC's 0.67 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-05-05

Last Inspection

2013-02-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$490

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $490 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,470

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Norcraft Companies INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norcraft Companies INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,470 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $490 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,470 here).

Centaur Holdings INC $1,470 VA Current River Die Sinking, INC. $1,470 MO B&G Industries, INC. $1,470 SD Docuplex Graphics $1,470 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

MVP Kosher Foods, LLC a/K/a Mehadrin Kosher Poultr 3 insp. Birdsboro, PA Chart, INC. 3 insp. Beasley, TX Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Alpine Valley Bread Company 3 insp. Mesa, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Centaur Holdings INC
Chester, VA
3 inspections $1,470
Northern Tool & Equipment Company INC
Faribault, MN
2 inspections $1,470
Gerdau Ameristeel US INC
Duluth, MN
2 inspections $1,470
Gambro Uf Solutions INC
Brooklyn Park, MN
2 inspections $1,470
Current River Die Sinking, INC.
Doniphan, MO
2 inspections $1,470

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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 Norcraft Companies INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norcraft Companies INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Norcraft Companies INC have? ▼
Norcraft Companies INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,470.
How many OSHA inspections has Norcraft Companies INC had? ▼
Norcraft Companies INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-05 and the most recent on 2013-02-06. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norcraft Companies INC? ▼
Norcraft Companies INC has been assessed $1,470 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Norcraft Companies INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norcraft Companies INC has 1 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 Norcraft Companies INC operate in? ▼
Norcraft Companies INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Norcraft Companies INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norcraft Companies INC ranks #81,725 (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 Norcraft Companies INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norcraft Companies INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,470 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gerdau Ameristeel US INC in Duluth, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,470 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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