RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC. — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 210 64TH STEET SE, MINOT, ND 58701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $132,411.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-08-11.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $132,411.00 is more than 46.1× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 30, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 6, 2026. Of the 1 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 $132,411.00 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 Red Deer Ironworks USA Inc. underscores a profound breakdown in safety leadership, characterized by
This facility's $132,411 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in ND. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,799.
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What OSHA violations was RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC. cited for?
RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $132,411.00. The inspection opened on 2025-08-11.
How much was RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $132,411.00 against RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC. in MINOT, ND. Average per citation: $132,411.00.
Is RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RED DEER IRONWORKS USA INC. has a risk score of 60 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $132,411.00 is above the industry average.