Manufacturing · Minneapolis, MN

Truax

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Truax ranks #98,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$158
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Truax in Minneapolis, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $158. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Truax 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Custom Stone Interiors LLC in ST. Cloud, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $158 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#98,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Truax compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Truax runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$158 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Truax.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.134.151.268.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTEEL BUILDING COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ROSS CASTING & INNOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POWER STOP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VALENT AEROSTRUCTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MATERIAL CONTROL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BMW MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43STRUCTURAL WOOD SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22MAURER AND SHEPHERD,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 65DAC AEROSOL & LIQUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39MIDDLETON MEMORIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALLACE SILVERSMITHS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OLD D'S APPAREL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ESTERLINE DEFENSE TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LITHION BATTERY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CST INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SUNSET PRINTING & EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RIMCO PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MULLICAN FLOORING LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INTERCONTINENTAL ENG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASTRO PLASTIC CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Truax, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Truax has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Truax in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Truax ranks #34,987 at $158 current penalty.

How Truax Compares

Truax's 0.50 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 (0.01x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-02

Last Inspection

2013-04-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$79

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $79 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$225

Current Penalty Amount

$158

Penalty Reduction

29.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $67 from the initial assessment of $225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Truax Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $158 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $79 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($158 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Truax's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Truax safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Truax's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Truax have?
Truax has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $158.
How many OSHA inspections has Truax had?
Truax has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-02 and the most recent on 2013-04-18. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Truax?
Truax has been assessed $158 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $225 (a 29.8% reduction).
Does Truax have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Truax has 1 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 Truax operate in?
Truax operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Truax rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Truax ranks #98,133 (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 Truax's safety record compare to industry average?
Truax's total OSHA penalty of $158 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, Custom Stone Interiors LLC in ST. Cloud, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $158 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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