Establishment profile
POWERBLOCK INC
1071 32ND AVE NW, OWATONNA, MN, 55060
339920 — Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
Summary
POWERBLOCK INC has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 12 years of recorded history, with $500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 33rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 317 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
POWERBLOCK INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 5205.011601 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 B | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3399 within MN. Peer group: 317 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for POWERBLOCK 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 POWERBLOCK INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 POWERBLOCK INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for POWERBLOCK 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 POWERBLOCK 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 POWERBLOCK INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for POWERBLOCK INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 POWERBLOCK INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: Weight plates above 55 lbs included in the set can dislodge from the 5 lb grip handles, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.. Most recent recall: 2024-10-24. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseGYM EQUIPMENT, CAMPO BPScontract · Last action 2008-07-10$38,608
- Department of DefensePOWER BLOCKcontract · Last action 2012-02-01$14,999
- Department of DefenseCLUB 175 SET WITH STANDcontract · Last action 2015-07-23$13,669
- Department of DefenseCLUB 125 SET 12-125LBcontract · Last action 2016-08-04$7,842
- Department of DefenseHW CLUB SETcontract · Last action 2012-06-14$4,095
- Department of Homeland Security55- 100LB DUMMBELLS FOR GYM.contract · Last action 2014-06-06$3,203
- General Services AdministrationONE EA. SPORTBLOCK,ONE EA. PERSONAL STAND SILVER AND ONE EA. POWERBLOCK STAND MAT.contract · Last action 2009-01-29$155
- General Services AdministrationFEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2011-03-14$0
- Department of Homeland SecurityFY07 USE OF EVERGREEN FUNDS ON DUMBBELLS.contract · Last action 2009-09-15$-79
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 423910 - SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL GOODS AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2016-08-04. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-04 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $500 |
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 POWERBLOCK 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 POWERBLOCK INC's OSHA violation history?
- POWERBLOCK INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $500 in total penalties.
- How does POWERBLOCK INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- POWERBLOCK INC operates in the sporting and athletic goods manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.