This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1990. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Abbott-Arne-Schwindt Safety Record

Wadena, MN

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/10/1990

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Abbott-Arne-Schwindt in Wadena, Minnesota has 40 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $4,241 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Abbott-Arne-Schwindt, located in Wadena, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1990. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 40 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,241.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

40 Violations
2 Inspections
13 Serious
$4,241 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($304)
Serious?
13 ($3,212)
Repeat?
5 ($725)
1926.0550 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1990
1926.0602 Excavations — Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1926.0405 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $6,034 in penalties for Abbott-Arne-Schwindt, later reduced to $4,241 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0550 OSHA Standard
8 citations $539
1926.0602 Excavations — Requirements
5 citations $880
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
4 citations $392
5207.0400 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1926.0500 OSHA Standard
3 citations $186
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/10/1990 Referral? Wadena, MN 23 $3,329
02/08/1990 Planned? Wadena, MN 17 $912

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