Establishment profile
NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC
5008 HILLSBORO AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN, 55428
323111 — Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
Summary
NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $2,197 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 555 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 75th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTH LIGHT COLOR 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 (historical), 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 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $2,197 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 | 2 | 2 | $757 | May 2004 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 B | 2 | 2 | — | May 2004 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1820.65308 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $280 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $210 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03IV | 1 | 1 | $200 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $70 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3231 within MN. Peer group: 555 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTH LIGHT COLOR 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 NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTH LIGHT COLOR 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 NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseHP R1000 PLUS PRINTERcontract · Last action 2021-07-08$149,995
- Department of DefensePRINTER, 64" FLATBED WIDE FORMATcontract · Last action 2014-08-06$81,090
- Department of Veterans AffairsWIDE FORMAT PRINTER LEASEcontract · Last action 2015-12-31$33,900
- Department of DefenseHP SCITEX FB550 SERVICE COVERAGE SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2021-11-05$21,300
- Department of DefenseNORTH LIGHT COMPOSITE BOARDcontract · Last action 2017-07-13$17,496
- Department of DefenseLATEX PRINTER AND CUT PLUScontract · Last action 2022-08-31$17,290
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF HP SCITEX FB500 12 MONTH WARRANTYcontract · Last action 2017-09-20$17,199
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF HP EXTENDED FULL SERVICE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2018-09-27$15,600
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGFHP EXTENDED FULL SERVICE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2016-09-23$15,600
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF HP SCITEX FB500 EXTENDED FULL SERVICE COcontract · Last action 2016-01-12$15,600
- Department of Veterans AffairsLARGE FORMAT LATEX PRINTERcontract · Last action 2017-08-18$11,745
- Department of Defense1 YEAR POST WARRANTY BASIC SERVICE PLAN HARDWARE SUPPORT WITH DMR FOR HP R1000 PLUS BASIC PROFESSIONAL PLAN, REMOTE, SPARE PARTS, AND SMKS WITH ON SITE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE WITHIN FOUR HOUR DRIVE OF FORT RUCKER, AL.contract · Last action 2025-09-04$11,496
- Department of DefenseSERVICE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2013-04-04$9,900
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CH217A MAGENTA INKcontract · Last action 2014-02-24$8,924
- Department of DefenseCOMPOSITE MATERIAL GRAPHI FOR HARRY S TRUMAN SIGN SHOPcontract · Last action 2011-08-17$7,700
- Department of DefenseMAINTENANCE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2012-09-20$5,990
- Department of Veterans AffairsINK CARTRIDGES, PHOTO PAPER, LAMINATE PAPER, ADHESIVEcontract · Last action 2010-04-26$4,773
- Department of Veterans AffairsSUPPLY INK CARTRIDGEcontract · Last action 2011-12-14$4,749
- Department of DefensePOST WARRANTY CARE PACKcontract · Last action 2024-04-10$4,014
- Department of Veterans AffairsINK TONERcontract · Last action 2009-11-13$3,354
- Department of Veterans AffairsPRINTER LEASEcontract · Last action 2016-06-13$2,700
- Department of DefenseSOFTWARE, ONYX THRIVE 421contract · Last action 2014-09-23$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 334118 - COMPUTER TERMINAL AND OTHER COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-09-04. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-23 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $1,200 | |
| 2010-02-26 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $840 | |
| 2004-04-14 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $157 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTH LIGHT COLOR 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 NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC's OSHA violation history?
- NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $2,197 in total penalties.
- How does NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTH LIGHT COLOR INC operates in the commercial printing (except screen and books) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.7.