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Manufacturing · Coon Rapids, MN

Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC ranks #87,066 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$963
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,066
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC in Coon Rapids, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $963. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,066 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Best Moulding CORP. in Albuquerque, NM is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $963 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#87,066
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$963 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDANZER VENEER AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DIXON TICONDEROGA CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE QUALITY CASTINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DRAGON PRODUCTS, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FLAMBEAU, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Janco Composites, Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MULTI-CAST CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CVC SPECIALTY CHEMIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32FABCO EQUIPMENT CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23REG GEISMAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CKKM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30SLANT FIN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LAKE CABLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIMCOE WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROCK WOOL MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PENGUIN NATURAL FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FLOWERS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE DUC-PAC CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRIME WOODCRAFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WATCO COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Pipkorn Environmenta…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC is the #32,517 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($963).

How Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC Compares

Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC's 2.50 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-13

Last Inspection

2012-11-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$482

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $482 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$1,375

Current Penalty Amount

$963

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $412 from the initial assessment of $1,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $963 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $482 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($963 here).

Best Moulding CORP. $963 NM Quality Manufacturing, INC. $963 MO Inline Filling Systems, INC. $964 FL Redexim $964 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Danzer Veneer Americas, INC 2 insp. Williamsport, PA Dixon Ticonderoga Company 2 insp. Neenah, WI The Quality Castings Company 2 insp. Orrville, OH Dragon Products, LTD 2 insp. LA Porte, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Best Moulding CORP.
Albuquerque, NM
3 inspections $963
Quality Manufacturing, INC.
Richland, MO
2 inspections $963
Inline Filling Systems, INC.
Venice, FL
2 inspections $964
Redexim
Fenton, MO
2 inspections $964
Western Machine MFG CO DBA Western Spring MFG
Hugo, MN
2 inspections $962

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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 Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC have? ▼
Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $963.
How many OSHA inspections has Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC had? ▼
Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-13 and the most recent on 2012-11-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC? ▼
Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC has been assessed $963 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,375 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC has 3 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 Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC operate in? ▼
Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC ranks #87,066 (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 Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pipkorn Environmental Technologies INC's total OSHA penalty of $963 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, Best Moulding CORP. in Albuquerque, NM is a similar manufacturing employer with $963 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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