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Zenith Spring CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zenith Spring CO ranks #65,082 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty91% serious
$3,468
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#65,082
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zenith Spring CO in Duluth, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,468. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zenith Spring CO 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,082 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carlisle Machine Works, INC. in Millville, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,468 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#65,082
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Zenith Spring CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Zenith Spring CO runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$3,468 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Zenith Spring CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.223.534.846.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXWELL HARDWOOD FLO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRIPAK INDUSTRIAL US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44EMPIRE KOSHER POULTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35AMERICAN FLOORING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TEWA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WILLIAMS OLEFINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POWDER COTE II, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE PAPER & BOX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35TYSON CHICKEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8K. W. MCAVOY & SON, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MANUFACTURER'S PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CRAZY AARON ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DANIELE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUTCHINSON SEALING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FROY TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KYLLONEN CABINETS AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BAKE-N-JOY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ASPEN GUARD, LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Zenith Spring CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Zenith Spring CO has 3 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.

Zenith Spring CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Zenith Spring CO ranks #26,302 at $3,468 current penalty.

How Zenith Spring CO Compares

Zenith Spring CO's 3.67 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-18

Last Inspection

2014-02-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,156

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $1,156 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

$3,625

Current Penalty Amount

$3,468

Penalty Reduction

4.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $157 from the initial assessment of $3,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Zenith Spring CO Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $3,468 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,156 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,468 here).

Carlisle Machine Works, INC. $3,468 NJ Arc-Rite, INC. $3,468 FL Southland Machine & Mold Company $3,470 GA Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry $3,470 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring INC. 3 insp. Monticello, AR Tripak Industrial USA, LLC 3 insp. Rockaway, NJ Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company 3 insp. New Britain, CT Empire Kosher Poultry, INC. 3 insp. Mifflintown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carlisle Machine Works, INC.
Millville, NJ
3 inspections $3,468
Arc-Rite, INC.
Palatka, FL
2 inspections $3,468
Southland Machine & Mold Company
Carrollton, GA
2 inspections $3,470
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry
Hopkinton, MA
2 inspections $3,470
Aluminum & Bronze Fabricators
Seattle, WA
3 inspections $3,470

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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 Zenith Spring CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Zenith Spring CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Zenith Spring CO have? ▼
Zenith Spring CO has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,468.
How many OSHA inspections has Zenith Spring CO had? ▼
Zenith Spring CO has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-18 and the most recent on 2014-02-11. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zenith Spring CO? ▼
Zenith Spring CO has been assessed $3,468 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,625 (a 4.3% reduction).
Does Zenith Spring CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Zenith Spring CO 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 Zenith Spring CO operate in? ▼
Zenith Spring CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Zenith Spring CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zenith Spring CO ranks #65,082 (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 Zenith Spring CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Zenith Spring CO's total OSHA penalty of $3,468 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, Carlisle Machine Works, INC. in Millville, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,468 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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