Establishment profile
BASE SPECIALTIES INC
525 FIRST ST, FARMINGTON, MN, 55024
332323 — Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Summary
BASE SPECIALTIES INC has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 11 years of recorded history, with $7,385 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 68th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 478 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BASE SPECIALTIES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3323 within MN. Peer group: 478 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BASE SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $720 | |
| 2021-07-14 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 2020-03-17 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $1,260 | |
| 2019-06-20 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | |
| 2018-02-02 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $180 | |
| 2014-10-14 | Planned | 5 | 3 | $1,125 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BASE SPECIALTIES INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is BASE SPECIALTIES INC's OSHA violation history?
- BASE SPECIALTIES INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $7,385 in total penalties.
- How does BASE SPECIALTIES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BASE SPECIALTIES INC operates in the ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.