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Vogelin Optical CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vogelin Optical CO ranks #89,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$730
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vogelin Optical CO in Norwood, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $730. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vogelin Optical CO 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,805 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, Corbin Cabinetry INC in Philomath, OR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $730 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#89,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vogelin Optical CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vogelin Optical CO runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$730 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Vogelin Optical CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLDCASTLE LAWN & GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 51KEY AUTOMOTIVE OF FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASSURA WINDOWS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33REDDY ICE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JYC AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ROBINSON PHARMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELKHART PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCI ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUSTIC BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRICON PRECAST LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WIX FILTRATION CORP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ROBERT MILLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL COATING COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS INTERNAL PIPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13F&B RUBBERIZED, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GMM PFAUDLER U.S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KDM ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MILWAUKEE COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE POWDERED ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20UNITED WINDOW & DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Vogelin Optical CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Vogelin Optical CO has 2 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.

Vogelin Optical CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Vogelin Optical CO is the #33,198 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($730).

How Vogelin Optical CO Compares

Vogelin Optical CO's 2.50 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-28

Last Inspection

2015-02-26

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$365

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $365 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$775

Current Penalty Amount

$730

Penalty Reduction

5.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45 from the initial assessment of $775. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Vogelin Optical CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $730 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $365 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($730 here).

E. & J. Gallo Winery $730 CA Masterbrand Cabinets INC $730 OR Myrtlewood Factory Showroom INC $730 OR Corbin Cabinetry INC $730 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, INC. 2 insp. Shady Dale, GA Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors 2 insp. Lakeland, FL Assura Windows and Doors, LLC 2 insp. Pompano Beach, FL Reddy Ice Corporation 2 insp. Austin, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

E. & J. Gallo Winery
Livingston, CA
3 inspections $730
Masterbrand Cabinets INC
Grants Pass, OR
3 inspections $730
Myrtlewood Factory Showroom INC
North Bend, OR
2 inspections $730
Corbin Cabinetry INC
Philomath, OR
2 inspections $730
Southern Electric Coil LLC
Hammond, IN
2 inspections $732

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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 Vogelin Optical CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vogelin Optical CO's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Vogelin Optical CO have? ▼
Vogelin Optical CO has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $730.
How many OSHA inspections has Vogelin Optical CO had? ▼
Vogelin Optical CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-28 and the most recent on 2015-02-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vogelin Optical CO? ▼
Vogelin Optical CO has been assessed $730 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $775 (a 5.8% reduction).
Does Vogelin Optical CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vogelin Optical CO 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 Vogelin Optical CO operate in? ▼
Vogelin Optical CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vogelin Optical CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vogelin Optical CO ranks #89,805 (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 Vogelin Optical CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vogelin Optical CO's total OSHA penalty of $730 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, Corbin Cabinetry INC in Philomath, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $730 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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