Establishment profile
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC
6325 COUNTY ROAD 87, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308
811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
EIN 411270987
Summary
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 16 years of recorded history, with $4,200 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 53rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 54 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 months ago.
Federal records were found in 4 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $4,200 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II | 1 | 1 | $840 | Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 8113 within MN. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 233 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 9 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 64S&S · $34,105 proposed / $33,385 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8740811 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Jul 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,600 | $2,880 |
| 9624882 | Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577 Todd, MN | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,648 | $2,648 |
| 9624881 | Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577 Todd, MN | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,648 | $2,648 |
| 8740861 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Oct 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8740856 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Oct 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 6181630 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 6181626 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 6181624 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $440 | $440 |
| 8668615 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 6192495 | Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577 Todd, MN | May 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $375 | $375 |
| 8847490 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Sep 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 8847489 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Sep 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6155051 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9696782 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | May 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9625787 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9625771 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9384264 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jun 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $336 | $336 |
| 9384940 | Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577 Todd, MN | Jul 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $326 | $326 |
| 9625125 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $321 | $321 |
| 9625123 | 3042 JAW W/ CEDARAPIDS Douglas, MN | Nov 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $321 | $321 |
| 9384280 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $311 | $311 |
| 6181621 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $305 | $305 |
| 9624068 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9624063 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Oct 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9481724 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jul 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9481697 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | May 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9480725 | SAND SCREW Douglas, MN | Apr 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $298 | $298 |
| 8740810 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Jul 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 9384326 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Sep 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 9384293 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Aug 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 8951223 | SAND SCREW Douglas, MN | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8951222 | SAND SCREW Douglas, MN | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8889683 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jun 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 6158512 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Nov 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $268 | $268 |
| 8888599 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Nov 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8740841 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Oct 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8665614 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6560080 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6560079 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8847126 | SAND SCREW Douglas, MN | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8847125 | SAND SCREW Douglas, MN | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8847276 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8660916 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8664981 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jun 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6560070 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6560069 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6492659 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6492658 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6158510 | Portable Crusher AC 600 Douglas, MN | Nov 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $203 | $203 |
| 8740859 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Oct 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 8740858 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Oct 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 9625779 | 2000 HD VSI CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $167 | $167 |
| 6155061 | 3054 JAW Douglas, MN | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $164 | $164 |
| 6155053 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $164 | $164 |
| 6155052 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $164 | $164 |
| 9696781 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | May 2024 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 9625786 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $155 | $155 |
| 6158520 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Dec 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 9697822 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jul 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9697811 | SAND SCREW Douglas, MN | Jun 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6135118 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9998826 | TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT Todd, MN | Apr 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9998827 | TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT Todd, MN | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9384268 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jun 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6135108 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Nov 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6135107 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Nov 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6155080 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Sep 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6495305 | TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT Todd, MN | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6155062 | 3054 JAW Douglas, MN | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9696783 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | May 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9481699 | TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT Todd, MN | May 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $146 | $146 |
| 9481698 | TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT Todd, MN | May 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $146 | $146 |
| 9624885 | Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577 Todd, MN | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9624880 | Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577 Todd, MN | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9625789 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625788 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625785 | 2000 VSI CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625784 | 2000 VSI CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625781 | Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577 Todd, MN | Jul 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625778 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625777 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625776 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625772 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625770 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625769 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jun 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9384931 | CR MVP 380 Crusher Douglas, MN | Jun 2019 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9384282 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9384281 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9481293 | CR MVP 380X Douglas, MN | Jul 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9625127 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9625126 | H-4000 CRUSHER Douglas, MN | Nov 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9625124 | 3042 JAW W/ CEDARAPIDS Douglas, MN | Nov 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9625114 | TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT Todd, MN | Oct 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9624947 | 3054 JAW Douglas, MN | Sep 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9624937 | Fabtec 1313 Cone Crusher Douglas, MN | Aug 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9624936 | Fabtec 1313 Cone Crusher Douglas, MN | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9624935 | 3042 JAW W/ CEDARAPIDS Douglas, MN | Aug 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9624907 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jul 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9624906 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jul 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9624905 | Portable LJ 54 Cone Douglas, MN | Jul 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 1 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-017364 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2004 | Oct 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017228 | Representation election | Feb 2004 | Jun 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC PORTABLE · ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308 | Air | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | May 2004 | View → |
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC 6325 COUNTY ROAD 87 SOUTHWEST · ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 0 | 0 | — | Jan 1995 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $4,200 | |
| 2009-11-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CENTRAL 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC's OSHA violation history?
- CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $4,200 in total penalties.
- How does CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC operates in the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4. CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC's self-reported DART rate is 3.47 compared to an industry average of 1.8.