Since 2004, OSHA inspectors have visited Zero Max Inc in Minnesota 7 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Mar 10, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Minneapolis.
In all, OSHA issued 12 citation items: 7 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $4,650; today they stand at $3,165, 32% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.212 (machine guarding), 3 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Zero Max Inc averages $740 across 3 cited inspections.
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Watch this company13200 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441 · Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment 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 | $900 | $540 | Mar 27, 2026 | Final |
13200 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55441 · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Jul 30, 2021 | Final |
13200 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55441 · Other Fabricated Wire Product 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)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $450 | $315 | Jul 21, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $750 | $525 | Jul 21, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $750 | $525 | Jul 21, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $105 | Jul 21, 2017 | Final |
13200 6th Avenue N, Plymouth, MN 55441 · Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $105 | Aug 26, 2011 | Closed |
13200 6th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441 · Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $300 | $210 | Aug 19, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $300 | $210 | Aug 19, 2011 | Closed |
13200 6th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441 · Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a | Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Nov 9, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 2007 | Closed |
13200 6th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441 · Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $300 | $210 | Apr 30, 2004 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii)
(ii) In addition, the employer must establish and implement those elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. Exception: Employers are not required to include in a written respiratory protection program those employees whose only use of respirators involves the voluntary use of filtering facepieces (dust masks).
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5)
(5) Exposure of blades. When the periphery of the blades of a fan is less than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded. The guard shall have openings no larger than one-half ( 1/2) inch.
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.