This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Surplus and Manufacturing Safety Record

Montevideo, MN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/22/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Surplus and Manufacturing in Montevideo, Minnesota has 23 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $18,385 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2010 to 2014.

American Surplus and Manufacturing, located in Montevideo, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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 23 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $18,385.

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.

23 Violations
5 Inspections
19 Serious
$18,385 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($8,925)
Repeat?
3 ($9,360)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($100)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (11 total) since 2010
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2010
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2010
OSHA initially proposed $21,500 in penalties for American Surplus and Manufacturing, later reduced to $18,385 — a 14% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
11 citations $13,710
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $1,475
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $825
5205.0675 OSHA Standard
1 citation $225
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $375
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/22/2014 Complaint? Montevideo, MN 0 $0
10/22/2014 Planned? Montevideo, MN 6 $10,400
05/10/2012 Referral? Montevideo, MN 4 $4,560
12/29/2010 Complaint? Montevideo, MN 1 $175
08/11/2010 Planned? Montevideo, MN 12 $3,250

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