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Manufacturing · Brooklyn Park, MN

North American Gear & Forge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North American Gear & Forge ranks #82,971 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,330
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,971
of 99,447 penalized employers

North American Gear & Forge in Brooklyn Park, 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: $1,330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North American Gear & Forge 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #82,971 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Advance Geosciences, INC. in Austin, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,330 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#82,971
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 North American Gear & Forge compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North American Gear & Forge runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,330 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 North American Gear & Forge.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.08.313.518.723.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FERMENTATIONEXPERTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE CARTER JONES LUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENNEDY CON., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GREAT PLAINS MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REX HEAT TREAT - LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PLATAS CONCRETE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MASTERBRAND CABINETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WAKOU USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ANIMAL COMFORT GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FORUM ENERGY TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROCKIN C SAWMILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MW INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TEXAS TOOLMAKERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREGORY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PERRY'S ICE CREAM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8H.G. TOLER AND SON L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WRIGHT PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WBC EXTRUSION PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9T & S SAWMILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15North American Gear …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
North American Gear & Forge has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

North American Gear & Forge in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, North American Gear & Forge sits at penalty rank #31,481 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,330 assessed).

How North American Gear & Forge Compares

North American Gear & Forge's 2.00 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 (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-16

Last Inspection

2012-06-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$665

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $665 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$1,900

Current Penalty Amount

$1,330

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $570 from the initial assessment of $1,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How North American Gear & Forge compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North American Gear & Forge Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $1,330 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $665 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North American Gear & Forge, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,330 here).

Advance Geosciences, INC. $1,330 TX Arden's Garden, the Juice Market, INC $1,330 GA Hixson Metal Finishing $1,330 CA Delices Gourmands, LLC $1,328 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Challenge Manufacturing Holdings DBA Challenge Manufacturing LLC 2 insp. Walker, MI Fermentationexperts USA, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD The Carter Jones Lumber Company 2 insp. Newton Falls, OH Kennedy Con., INC. 2 insp. Galveston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Advance Geosciences, INC.
Austin, TX
2 inspections $1,330
Arden's Garden, the Juice Market, INC
East Point, GA
2 inspections $1,330
Hixson Metal Finishing
Newport Beach, CA
2 inspections $1,330
Mdi Government Services
Hibbing, MN
2 inspections $1,330
Rochester Concrete Products LLC
Rochester, MN
3 inspections $1,330

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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 North American Gear & Forge safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North American Gear & Forge's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 North American Gear & Forge have? ▼
North American Gear & Forge has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,330.
How many OSHA inspections has North American Gear & Forge had? ▼
North American Gear & Forge has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-16 and the most recent on 2012-06-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North American Gear & Forge? ▼
North American Gear & Forge has been assessed $1,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,900 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does North American Gear & Forge have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North American Gear & Forge has 4 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 North American Gear & Forge operate in? ▼
North American Gear & Forge operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North American Gear & Forge rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North American Gear & Forge ranks #82,971 (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 North American Gear & Forge's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North American Gear & Forge's total OSHA penalty of $1,330 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, Advance Geosciences, INC. in Austin, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,330 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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