Preferred Tool LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record in Minnesota, the first in 2014.
OSHA's last visit started on May 12, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Hugo.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 9 citation items: 4 serious, 1 repeat and 4 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $2,875 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $2,080, down 28%.
Most often, OSHA cited 5206.700, (2 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Preferred Tool LLC averages $542 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
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Watch this company15195 Freeland Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038 · Industrial Mold Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $750 | $450 | May 15, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $450 | $270 | May 15, 2026 | Final |
15195 Freeland Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038 · Industrial Mold Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
15195 Freeland Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038 · Industrial Mold Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $140 | Jan 9, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $200 | $140 | Jan 9, 2020 | Final |
3140 Viking Blvd Ne, Wyoming, MN 55092 · Industrial Mold Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Repeat | $625 | $625 | Mar 8, 2017 | Final |
3140 Viking Blvd Ne, Wyoming, MN 55092 · Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $225 | $158 | Mar 17, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $225 | $158 | Mar 17, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $70 | Mar 17, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $70 | Mar 17, 2014 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv)
(iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
(c) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii)
(iii) An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.