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CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC

6325 COUNTY ROAD 87, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308
811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
EIN 411270987

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OSHA inspections
2
over 16 years
Violations
3
$4,200 in penalties
Penalties
$4,200
$1,400 avg
Violations across 4 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
2 National Emphasis Program inspections

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

Inspections
2
0.1 / yr · last 16 yrs
Violations
3
0.2 / yr
Penalties
$4,200
$1,400 avg / violation
67% serious33% other
Inspection trigger · planned
2 of 2

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 sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II11$2,100Nov 2025Nov 2025
29 CFR 1910.0212 A0111$1,260Nov 2025Nov 2025
29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II11$840Nov 2025Nov 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

53rd

Above average violations in NAICS 8113 within MN. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
83rd
peer median: $1,088
Inspection frequency
72nd
peer median: 1

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.

DART rate
3.5
vs industry
+1.7
TRIR
8.5
vs industry
+6.1

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

Industry avg TRIR
2.4
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.8
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
8.5
OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported)

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

Planned
2

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

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
9 months ago

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

Violations
331
Assessed penalties
$56,283

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.

CitationMineDateSectionS&SNegligenceProposedPaid
8740811
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Jul 2013YesHighNegligence$3,600$2,880
9624882
Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577
Todd, MN
Jun 2022YesHighNegligence$2,648$2,648
9624881
Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577
Todd, MN
Jun 2022YesHighNegligence$2,648$2,648
8740861
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Oct 2013YesModNegligence$1,944$1,944
8740856
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Oct 2013YesHighNegligence$1,944$1,944
6181630
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2005YesModNegligence$723$723
6181626
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2005YesModNegligence$723$723
6181624
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2005YesModNegligence$440$440
8668615
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Aug 2012YesHighNegligence$392$392
6192495
Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577
Todd, MN
May 2006YesHighNegligence$375$375
8847490
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Sep 2014YesModNegligence$362$362
8847489
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Sep 2014YesModNegligence$362$362
6155051
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jul 2024YesModNegligence$357$357
9696782
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
May 2024YesModNegligence$357$357
9625787
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2023YesModNegligence$346$346
9625771
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023YesHighNegligence$346$346
9384264
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jun 2018YesModNegligence$336$336
9384940
Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577
Todd, MN
Jul 2019YesModNegligence$326$326
9625125
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2022YesModNegligence$321$321
9625123
3042 JAW W/ CEDARAPIDS
Douglas, MN
Nov 2022YesModNegligence$321$321
9384280
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2018YesModNegligence$311$311
6181621
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2005YesModNegligence$305$305
9624068
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2021YesModNegligence$302$302
9624063
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Oct 2021YesModNegligence$302$302
9481724
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jul 2021YesModNegligence$302$302
9481697
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
May 2021YesModNegligence$302$302
9480725
SAND SCREW
Douglas, MN
Apr 2020YesModNegligence$298$298
8740810
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Jul 2013YesModNegligence$293$293
9384326
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Sep 2018YesModNegligence$286$286
9384293
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Aug 2018YesModNegligence$286$286
8951223
SAND SCREW
Douglas, MN
Aug 2017YesModNegligence$280$280
8951222
SAND SCREW
Douglas, MN
Aug 2017YesModNegligence$280$280
8889683
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jun 2016YesModNegligence$276$276
6158512
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Nov 2003YesModNegligence$268$268
8888599
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Nov 2015YesModNegligence$263$263
8740841
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Oct 2013YesModNegligence$263$263
8665614
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jul 2012YesModNegligence$263$263
6560080
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jun 2011YesModNegligence$263$263
6560079
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jun 2011YesModNegligence$263$263
8847126
SAND SCREW
Douglas, MN
Aug 2014YesModNegligence$243$243
8847125
SAND SCREW
Douglas, MN
Aug 2014YesModNegligence$243$243
8847276
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jul 2014YesModNegligence$243$243
8660916
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Aug 2012YesModNegligence$243$243
8664981
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jun 2012YesModNegligence$243$243
6560070
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Jun 2011YesModNegligence$243$243
6560069
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Jun 2011YesModNegligence$243$243
6492659
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Nov 2009YesModNegligence$243$243
6492658
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Nov 2009YesModNegligence$243$243
6158510
Portable Crusher AC 600
Douglas, MN
Nov 2003YesModNegligence$203$203
8740859
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Oct 2013NoModNegligence$176$176
8740858
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Oct 2013NoModNegligence$176$176
9625779
2000 HD VSI CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023YesModNegligence$167$167
6155061
3054 JAW
Douglas, MN
Aug 2024NoLowNegligence$164$164
6155053
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jul 2024YesModNegligence$164$164
6155052
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jul 2024YesModNegligence$164$164
9696781
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
May 2024YesLowNegligence$161$161
9625786
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2023YesLowNegligence$155$155
6158520
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Dec 2003YesModNegligence$154$154
9697822
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jul 2025NoModNegligence$151$151
9697811
SAND SCREW
Douglas, MN
Jun 2025NoLowNegligence$151$151
6135118
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jun 2025NoModNegligence$151$151
9998826
TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT
Todd, MN
Apr 2025NoModNegligence$151$151
9998827
TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT
Todd, MN
Oct 2024NoModNegligence$151$151
9384268
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jun 2018YesModNegligence$151$151
6135108
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Nov 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
6135107
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Nov 2024NoLowNegligence$147$147
6155080
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Sep 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
6495305
TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT
Todd, MN
Aug 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
6155062
3054 JAW
Douglas, MN
Aug 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9696783
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
May 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9481699
TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT
Todd, MN
May 2021YesModNegligence$146$146
9481698
TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT
Todd, MN
May 2021YesModNegligence$146$146
9624885
Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577
Todd, MN
Jun 2022YesLowNegligence$144$144
9624880
Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577
Todd, MN
Jun 2022YesModNegligence$144$144
9625789
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625788
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625785
2000 VSI CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jul 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625784
2000 VSI CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Jul 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625781
Cedar Rapids Shaker - 577
Todd, MN
Jul 2023NoLowNegligence$143$143
9625778
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625777
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023NoLowNegligence$143$143
9625776
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625772
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625770
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9625769
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jun 2023NoModNegligence$143$143
9384931
CR MVP 380 Crusher
Douglas, MN
Jun 2019YesLowNegligence$142$142
9384282
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2018YesModNegligence$138$138
9384281
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2018YesModNegligence$138$138
9481293
CR MVP 380X
Douglas, MN
Jul 2020YesModNegligence$135$135
9625127
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9625126
H-4000 CRUSHER
Douglas, MN
Nov 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9625124
3042 JAW W/ CEDARAPIDS
Douglas, MN
Nov 2022NoLowNegligence$133$133
9625114
TODD COUNTY WASH PLANT
Todd, MN
Oct 2022NoLowNegligence$133$133
9624947
3054 JAW
Douglas, MN
Sep 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9624937
Fabtec 1313 Cone Crusher
Douglas, MN
Aug 2022NoLowNegligence$133$133
9624936
Fabtec 1313 Cone Crusher
Douglas, MN
Aug 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9624935
3042 JAW W/ CEDARAPIDS
Douglas, MN
Aug 2022NoLowNegligence$133$133
9624907
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jul 2022NoLowNegligence$133$133
9624906
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jul 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9624905
Portable LJ 54 Cone
Douglas, MN
Jul 2022NoModNegligence$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

Total cases
2
Unfair labor practice
1
Representation (union)
1

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 numberTypeFiledClosedStatusRegion
18-CA-017364Unfair labor practiceJul 2004Oct 2004ClosedRegion 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota
18-RC-017228Representation electionFeb 2004Jun 2004ClosedRegion 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 inspections
0
Quarters non-compliant
1

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.

FacilityPermitsStatusInspectionsFormal actionsPenaltiesLast inspectedECHO
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC
PORTABLE · ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308
AirNo Violation Identified00May 2004View →
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC
6325 COUNTY ROAD 87 SOUTHWEST · ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308
WaterRCRANo Violation Identified
QNCR 1
00Jan 1995View →

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)

DOT number
607094
Operation
A

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

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2025-10-16Planned32$4,200
2009-11-17Planned0$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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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.