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Virnig Manufacturing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Virnig Manufacturing INC ranks #80,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$1,540
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

Virnig Manufacturing INC in Rice, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,540. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Virnig Manufacturing INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Aero Turbine, INC. in Stockton, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,540 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#80,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Virnig Manufacturing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Virnig Manufacturing INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,540 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Virnig Manufacturing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.637.255.874.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALNC, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15WAYNE LUMBER & MULCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 71KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE COUNTY CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OHIO FARMS PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10XALOY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MICHAEL FOODS GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SIGNATURE WAFERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THE DOW CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OUACHITA HARDWOOD FL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LA FLOR DE MEXICO, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WALL TO WALL TILE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MACHINERY MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24INTERTAPE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MARION BODY WORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MASTER MAGNETICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16EUROPEAN BREAD INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DANIELE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SEYMOUR MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27Virnig Manufacturing…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Virnig Manufacturing INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Virnig Manufacturing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Virnig Manufacturing INC sits at penalty rank #30,902 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,540 assessed).

How Virnig Manufacturing INC Compares

Virnig Manufacturing INC's 1.67 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 (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-05-12

Last Inspection

2015-01-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$513

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $513 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$2,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,540

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $660 from the initial assessment of $2,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Virnig Manufacturing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,540 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $513 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,540 here).

McKinley Papers $1,540 NM Aero Turbine, INC. $1,540 CA AL Dente INC $1,540 MI Coca Cola Refreshments $1,540 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alnc, INC 3 insp. San Angelo, TX Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. 3 insp. Wayne, WV Kuehne Chemical CO., INC. 3 insp. Kearny, NJ Orange County Container Group 3 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Impact Proven Solutions
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $1,540
McKinley Papers
Prewitt, NM
2 inspections $1,540
Aero Turbine, INC.
Stockton, CA
3 inspections $1,540
AL Dente INC
Whitmore Lake, MI
2 inspections $1,540
Coca Cola Refreshments
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $1,540

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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 Virnig Manufacturing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Virnig Manufacturing INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Virnig Manufacturing INC have? ▼
Virnig Manufacturing INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,540.
How many OSHA inspections has Virnig Manufacturing INC had? ▼
Virnig Manufacturing INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-12 and the most recent on 2015-01-15. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Virnig Manufacturing INC? ▼
Virnig Manufacturing INC has been assessed $1,540 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,200 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Virnig Manufacturing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Virnig Manufacturing INC has 4 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 Virnig Manufacturing INC operate in? ▼
Virnig Manufacturing INC 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 Virnig Manufacturing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Virnig Manufacturing INC ranks #80,710 (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 Virnig Manufacturing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Virnig Manufacturing INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,540 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aero Turbine, INC. in Stockton, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,540 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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