NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 2050 AIRTECH ROAD, FARIBAULT, MN 55021 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-19.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,900.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 January 10, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 30, 2010. Of the 5 total citations, 4 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,900.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $6,900 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,558.
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What OSHA violations was NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT cited for?
NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,900.00. The inspection opened on 2010-10-19.
How much was NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,900.00 against NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT in FARIBAULT, MN. Average per citation: $1,380.00.
Is NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT has a risk score of 3 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 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $6,900.00 is above the industry average.