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Vestas Towers America, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vestas Towers America, INC ranks #1,307 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty61% serious
$119,000
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,307
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vestas Towers America, INC in Pueblo, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $119,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vestas Towers America, INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,307 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, TFP Corporation in Medina, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $118,827 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
60.6%
of violations were serious
#1,307
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vestas Towers America, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vestas Towers America, INC runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$119,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($119,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $119,000 $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 Vestas Towers America, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMENNEL MILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROBINSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MAINE WOOD TIMBER AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19LINCOLN PAPER & TISS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNITECH COMPOSITES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THOMAS CREEK WOODWORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CREATIVE CLOSETS UNL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14O'BRIEN WIRE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WERTHEIMER BOX & PAP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8R & R CORRUGATED PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BA TAMPTE PICKLE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39MAFCO WORLDWIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CONTESSA PREMIUM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PRINT TIME, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HARKEN, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALSTOM POWER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ZEAGER BROTHERS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AGCO RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WB METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Vestas Towers Americ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33
Vestas Towers America, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Vestas Towers America, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Vestas Towers America, INC is the #716 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($119,000).

How Vestas Towers America, INC Compares

Vestas Towers America, INC's 11.00 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 far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-22

Last Inspection

2011-02-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$39,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $39,667 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

60.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

39.4% 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

$164,000

Current Penalty Amount

$119,000

Penalty Reduction

27.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,000 from the initial assessment of $164,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Vestas Towers America, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vestas Towers America, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 33 8.0
Total Penalty $119,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $39,667 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vestas Towers America, INC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($119,000 here).

United Ethanol LLC $119,000 WI TFP Corporation $118,827 OH Primus Marble INC. $119,180 CA Pga Incorporated $118,690 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mennel Milling Company 3 insp. Fostoria, OH Robinson, INC. 3 insp. DE Pere, WI Maine Wood Timber and Posts 3 insp. Belgrade, ME Lincoln Paper & Tissue, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Ethanol LLC
Milton, WI
6 inspections $119,000
TFP Corporation
Medina, OH
3 inspections $118,827
Primus Marble INC.
Pacoima, CA
3 inspections $119,180
Pga Incorporated
Freeland, PA
7 inspections $118,690
Beasley Forest Products, INC.
Sandersville, GA
4 inspections $119,323

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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 Vestas Towers America, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vestas Towers America, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 3 inspections, including 20 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 Vestas Towers America, INC have? ▼
Vestas Towers America, INC has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $119,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Vestas Towers America, INC had? ▼
Vestas Towers America, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-22 and the most recent on 2011-02-17. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vestas Towers America, INC? ▼
Vestas Towers America, INC has been assessed $119,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $164,000 (a 27.4% reduction).
Does Vestas Towers America, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vestas Towers America, INC has 20 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 Vestas Towers America, INC operate in? ▼
Vestas Towers America, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vestas Towers America, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vestas Towers America, INC ranks #1,307 (the top 1% 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 Vestas Towers America, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vestas Towers America, INC's total OSHA penalty of $119,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, TFP Corporation in Medina, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $118,827 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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