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Manufacturing · Loretto, MN

Rasco Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rasco Industries INC ranks #89,037 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$789
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#89,037
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rasco Industries INC in Loretto, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $789. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Rasco Industries INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,037 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Yosemite Valley Beef Packing Company, INC in Merced, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $790 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#89,037
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rasco Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rasco Industries INC runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$789 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 Rasco Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.121.643.064.585.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARSHALL INGREDIENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31GORHAM PAPER AND TIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 82LIGNETICS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18BOCCELLA PRECAST, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43KABCO BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12VANEE FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WARREN FABRICATING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CREATIVE WOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TSE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ASTA INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WILKINS KAISER & OLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DIAMOND BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AXON ENERGY PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OWENS ILLINOIS GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTERNATIONAL EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JOHNSON MATTHEY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DELASTEK USA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLADDING-HEARN SHIPB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BALTAZAR'S STONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20UNDERCAR PRODUCTS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Rasco Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Rasco Industries INC has 3 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.

Rasco Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Rasco Industries INC sits at penalty rank #33,028 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($789 assessed).

How Rasco Industries INC Compares

Rasco Industries INC's 1.33 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2012-06-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $263 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

$1,125

Current Penalty Amount

$789

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $336 from the initial assessment of $1,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Rasco Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $789 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $263 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($789 here).

Yosemite Valley Beef Packing Company, INC $790 CA Crop Production Services, INC. $790 CA Hanset Stainless INC $790 OR Wolverine Brass INC $790 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Marshall Ingredients, LLC 3 insp. Wolcott, NY Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC 3 insp. Gorham, NH Lignetics INC 3 insp. Kenbridge, VA Boccella Precast, LLC. 3 insp. Berlin, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shoreview Metalcraft INC
ST Paul, MN
2 inspections $789
Conventus Orthopaedics INC
Maple Grove, MN
2 inspections $789
Randy's Meats
Faribault, MN
2 inspections $789
Yosemite Valley Beef Packing Company, INC
Merced, CA
2 inspections $790
Crop Production Services, INC.
Modesto, CA
3 inspections $790

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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 Rasco Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rasco Industries INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 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 Rasco Industries INC have? ▼
Rasco Industries INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $789.
How many OSHA inspections has Rasco Industries INC had? ▼
Rasco Industries INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2012-06-26. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rasco Industries INC? ▼
Rasco Industries INC has been assessed $789 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,125 (a 29.9% reduction).
Does Rasco Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rasco Industries INC 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 Rasco Industries INC operate in? ▼
Rasco Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332321). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rasco Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rasco Industries INC ranks #89,037 (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 Rasco Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rasco Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $789 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, Yosemite Valley Beef Packing Company, INC in Merced, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $790 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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