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Manufacturing · Blaine, MN

Richs Cabinets INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Richs Cabinets INC ranks #78,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,820
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Richs Cabinets INC in Blaine, 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: $1,820. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Richs Cabinets INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #78,047 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, Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing DMR in Hibbing, MN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,820 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#78,047
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 Richs Cabinets INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Richs Cabinets INC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,820 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Richs Cabinets INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.242.563.784.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DK MANUFACTURING FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRIDGFORD FOODS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POCAHONTAS ALUMINUM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 55AMERICAN SPINCAST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 81WOODWARD IODINE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49FLAGSTONE PAVERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARCOUSTICS USA SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GERMAN MACHINED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUALITY VISION INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONARCH METAL FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVOLUTION OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDLAND STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOZIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PGT INDUSTRIES INC./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FORT MILLER FAB3 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Richs Cabinets INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Richs Cabinets INC 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.

Richs Cabinets INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Richs Cabinets INC is the #30,151 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,820).

How Richs Cabinets INC Compares

Richs Cabinets INC'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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-13

Last Inspection

2015-04-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$910

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $910 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,820

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $980 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Richs Cabinets INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $1,820 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $910 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,820 here).

Mint Hill Cabinet Shop, INC. $1,820 NC East Jordan Iron Works $1,820 MI Mull Machine Company $1,821 WV Hunting Energy Services, LP $1,821 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 2 insp. Batesville, MS DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Pocahontas Aluminum Company, INC. 2 insp. Pocahontas, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Iracore International - Minnesota INC
Hibbing, MN
3 inspections $1,820
Mint Hill Cabinet Shop, INC.
Monroe, NC
2 inspections $1,820
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing DMR
Hibbing, MN
3 inspections $1,820
Rajala Timber Company
Deer River, MN
2 inspections $1,820
Epitopix Production
Willmar, MN
2 inspections $1,820

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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 Richs Cabinets INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Richs Cabinets INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Richs Cabinets INC have? ▼
Richs Cabinets INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,820.
How many OSHA inspections has Richs Cabinets INC had? ▼
Richs Cabinets INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-13 and the most recent on 2015-04-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Richs Cabinets INC? ▼
Richs Cabinets INC has been assessed $1,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Richs Cabinets INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Richs Cabinets 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 Richs Cabinets INC operate in? ▼
Richs Cabinets 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 Richs Cabinets INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Richs Cabinets INC ranks #78,047 (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 Richs Cabinets INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Richs Cabinets INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,820 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, Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing DMR in Hibbing, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,820 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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