This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Amber Waves Safety Record

Richardton, ND · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/13/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Amber Waves in Richardton, North Dakota has 22 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 21 classified as serious and $2,700 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Amber Waves, located in Richardton, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 22 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,700.

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.

22 Violations
1 Inspections
21 Serious
$2,700 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($2,700)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $5,400 in penalties for Amber Waves, later reduced to $2,700 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/13/2008 Complaint? Richardton, ND 22 $2,700

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