104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE — a electric power distribution facility located at 18009 MN HWY 99, MONTGOMERY, MN 56069 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-05-10.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,000.00 is more than 11.6× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 14, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 8, 2022. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative reveals a significant breakdown in fundamental safety protocols within a high-hazard
This facility's $50,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,096.
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What OSHA violations was 104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE cited for?
104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-05-10.
How much was 104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,000.00 against 104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE in MONTGOMERY, MN. Average per citation: $25,000.00.
Is 104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 104427 - MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE has a risk score of 11 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $50,000.00 is above the industry average.