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Pederson Tool & Design INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pederson Tool & Design INC ranks #89,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$701
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pederson Tool & Design INC in Anoka, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $701. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pederson Tool & Design INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,973 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, Diamond Nets INC in Everson, WA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#89,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pederson Tool & Design INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pederson Tool & Design INC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$701 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Pederson Tool & Design INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPGT INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOOS & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45SODECIA USA AUTOMOTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WESTWARD SEAFOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN CHEESE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEW FRESH BREAD BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOTITO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANOLAM INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KIMS ROLL UP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH TEXAS FLAMEPRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UMT INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAROL CALLAHAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CONCRETE MATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BIO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KASPAR RANCH HAND EQ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALTTRAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KNOWLES PRECISION DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTEGRICO COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41Pederson Tool & Desi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Pederson Tool & Design INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Pederson Tool & Design INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pederson Tool & Design INC is the #33,237 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($701).

How Pederson Tool & Design INC Compares

Pederson Tool & Design INC's 3.00 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-29

Last Inspection

2014-02-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$351

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $351 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$701

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $299 from the initial assessment of $1,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pederson Tool & Design INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pederson Tool & Design INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $701 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $351 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pederson Tool & Design INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($701 here).

Valeo $700 MI Cherry Creek Post LLC $700 MI Brown Machine LLC $700 MI American Fabricated Products INC $700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PGT Industries INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Safety-Kleen Systems, INC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ Loos & Company, INC. 2 insp. Pomfret, CT Sodecia USA Automotive CORP 2 insp. Lake Orion, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Almega Enterprises INC
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $700
Diamond Nets INC
Everson, WA
2 inspections $700
Lakeshore Technologies
Norton Shores, MI
2 inspections $700
Friends Aware Incorporated
Cumberland, MD
2 inspections $700
Cemstone Concrete Solutions
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $700

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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 Pederson Tool & Design INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pederson Tool & Design INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Pederson Tool & Design INC have? ▼
Pederson Tool & Design INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $701.
How many OSHA inspections has Pederson Tool & Design INC had? ▼
Pederson Tool & Design INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-29 and the most recent on 2014-02-05. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pederson Tool & Design INC? ▼
Pederson Tool & Design INC has been assessed $701 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,000 (a 29.9% reduction).
Does Pederson Tool & Design INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pederson Tool & Design 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 Pederson Tool & Design INC operate in? ▼
Pederson Tool & Design INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pederson Tool & Design INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pederson Tool & Design INC ranks #89,973 (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 Pederson Tool & Design INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pederson Tool & Design INC's total OSHA penalty of $701 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, Diamond Nets INC in Everson, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $700 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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