Establishment profile
DERSON MANUFACTURING INC
200 MADISON ST SW, WATERTOWN, MN, 55388
332420 — Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Summary
DERSON MANUFACTURING INC has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $7,398 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 68 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 81st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DERSON MANUFACTURING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFCCP federal contractor compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls as of 2026-05-05.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3324 within MN. Peer group: 68 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. 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 DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 9 months ago. Data on this page was last refreshed on 2026-05-05.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. 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 DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts (5-year)
No federal contract awards on file in the past 5 years for DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. Verify directly with USAspending.gov →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DERSON MANUFACTURING INC as of 2026-05-05. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | Planned | 11 | 3 | $7,000 | |
| 2020-01-21 | Planned | 1 | — | $100 | |
| 2019-05-13 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $228 | |
| 2016-06-14 | Planned | 1 | — | $70 | |
| 2007-11-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DERSON MANUFACTURING INC from 16 federal data sources 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, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is DERSON MANUFACTURING INC's OSHA violation history?
- DERSON MANUFACTURING INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $7,398 in total penalties.
- How does DERSON MANUFACTURING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DERSON MANUFACTURING INC operates in the metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.9.