This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Importing Co Safety Record

Minneapolis, MN · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 12/30/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Importing Co in Minneapolis, Minnesota has 21 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $3,113 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 2003.

American Importing Co, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 21 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,113.

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.

21 Violations
5 Inspections
10 Serious
$3,113 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($97)
Serious?
10 ($3,016)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1982
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $4,688 in penalties for American Importing Co, later reduced to $3,113 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $292
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $480
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
3 citations
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
2 citations $292
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $588
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/30/2003 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
06/05/2002 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
06/29/1999 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 10 $2,925
09/10/1985 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 9 $188
10/13/1982 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 2 $0

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