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Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering ranks #87,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$930
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering in Belle Plaine, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $930. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Pioneer Pump INC in Canby, OR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $930 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#87,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering 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

$930 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 Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD FARMLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49AMERICARB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GOODWIN AMMONIA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21STRAEHLE + HESS USA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALADDIN PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERDAU AMERISTEEL SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFESTWAY LABOR FORC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5O.K. INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DYNO NOBEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CROFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FELBRO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ICELANDIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ER SNELL CONTRACTOR,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW HORIZONS BAKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BREWSTER CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORIENT & FLUME ART G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YARNELL OPERATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRODYNE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ITW GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Valor Company DBA Cr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering sits at penalty rank #32,592 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($930 assessed).

How Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering Compares

Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering's 3.50 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

2011-06-22

Last Inspection

2015-01-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$465

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $465 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$1,325

Current Penalty Amount

$930

Penalty Reduction

29.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $395 from the initial assessment of $1,325. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $930 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $465 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($930 here).

Manchester Packing, INC. $930 CT Interfacial Consultants LLC $930 WI Tool-Craft Industries INC $930 MI Pioneer Pump INC $930 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Farmland CORP. 2 insp. Tar Heel, NC Americarb, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH Goodwin Ammonia Company 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Straehle + Hess USA INC. 2 insp. Auburn, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Manchester Packing, INC.
Vernon, CT
2 inspections $930
Interfacial Consultants LLC
River Falls, WI
2 inspections $930
Tool-Craft Industries INC
Royal Oak, MI
2 inspections $930
Pioneer Pump INC
Canby, OR
3 inspections $930
Village Handcrafted Cabinetry INC.
Lansdale, PA
2 inspections $931

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What to do with this record

Use Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering'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 Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering have? ▼
Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $930.
How many OSHA inspections has Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering had? ▼
Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-22 and the most recent on 2015-01-30. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering? ▼
Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering has been assessed $930 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,325 (a 29.8% reduction).
Does Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering has 5 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 Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering operate in? ▼
Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering ranks #87,363 (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 Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valor Company DBA Creative Tool & Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $930 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, Pioneer Pump INC in Canby, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $930 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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