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Truth Hardware CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Truth Hardware CORP ranks #18,385 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$19,215
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#18,385
of 99,447 penalized employers

Truth Hardware CORP in Owatonna, MN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,215. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Truth Hardware CORP 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,385 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harris Packaging Corporation in Haltom City, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,220 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#18,385
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Truth Hardware CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Truth Hardware CORP runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$19,215 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Truth Hardware CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0019.639.358.978.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILKINGTON NORTH AME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 48PERDUE FARMS INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ROSEBURG FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MICHIGAN SUGAR CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23PRINTDROPPER INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MAIN STREET GOURMET,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CLOUGHERTY PACKING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16TRIBECA OVEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5B.E. PETERSON, INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3AQUA METALS RENO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21CARGILL KITCHEN SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4RIVERDALE PLATING & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11METAL LITHO AND LAMI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13REYNOLDS MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14QUALITY ELECTRICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CASTING CLEANING RES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NU-WAY PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 75PRECISION CUSTOM COA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22MFA INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25Truth Hardware CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Truth Hardware CORP has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Truth Hardware CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Truth Hardware CORP is the #8,878 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($19,215).

How Truth Hardware CORP Compares

Truth Hardware CORP's 2.20 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-10-27

Last Inspection

2015-04-21

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,843

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $3,843 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$21,000

Current Penalty Amount

$19,215

Penalty Reduction

8.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,785 from the initial assessment of $21,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Truth Hardware CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $19,215 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,843 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,215 here).

Energizer Holdings, INC. $19,216 PA Ocean Dynamics U.S.a., INC. $19,218 FL Midwest Packaging & Container, INC. $19,220 IL Harris Packaging Corporation $19,220 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Pilkington North America INC 5 insp. Shelbyville, IN Perdue Farms Incorporated 5 insp. Milford, DE Roseburg Forest Products CO. 5 insp. Weed, CA Michigan Sugar CO 5 insp. Sebewaing, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Energizer Holdings, INC.
Glenshaw, PA
2 inspections $19,216
Ocean Dynamics U.S.a., INC.
Miami, FL
3 inspections $19,218
Midwest Packaging & Container, INC.
Machesney Park, IL
4 inspections $19,220
Harris Packaging Corporation
Haltom City, TX
2 inspections $19,220
Beacon Industries INC.
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $19,208

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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 Truth Hardware CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Truth Hardware CORP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Truth Hardware CORP have? ▼
Truth Hardware CORP has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,215.
How many OSHA inspections has Truth Hardware CORP had? ▼
Truth Hardware CORP has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-27 and the most recent on 2015-04-21. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Truth Hardware CORP? ▼
Truth Hardware CORP has been assessed $19,215 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,000 (a 8.5% reduction).
Does Truth Hardware CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Truth Hardware CORP has 10 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 Truth Hardware CORP operate in? ▼
Truth Hardware CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Truth Hardware CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Truth Hardware CORP ranks #18,385 (the top quarter 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 Truth Hardware CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Truth Hardware CORP's total OSHA penalty of $19,215 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harris Packaging Corporation in Haltom City, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,220 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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