This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Associated Builders Safety Record

Bismarck, ND · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 12/10/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Associated Builders in Bismarck, North Dakota has 44 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $11,012 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2013.

Associated Builders, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 44 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,012.

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.

44 Violations
12 Inspections
24 Serious
$11,012 Penalties
Serious?
24 ($7,520)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($0)
Repeat?
7 ($3,492)
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1926.0500 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1987
1926.0451 Scaffolding
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1991
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2003
1926.0405 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $22,130 in penalties for Associated Builders, later reduced to $11,012 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0451 Scaffolding
7 citations $2,975
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
5 citations $2,500
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
5 citations $100
1926.0500 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,260
1926.0701 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,182
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/10/2013 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $1,250
10/12/2007 Planned? Bismarck, ND 12 $4,375
02/20/2003 Complaint? Bismarck, ND 5 $875
12/20/2002 Complaint? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
01/23/2002 Complaint? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
05/13/1992 Planned? Bismarck, ND 4 $2,912
11/26/1991 Planned? Bismarck, ND 6 $540
09/16/1991 Complaint? Bismarck, ND 3 $450
09/10/1987 Follow-Up? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
08/31/1987 Planned? Bismarck, ND 2 $0
08/17/1987 Planned? Bismarck, ND 5 $400
04/30/1987 Planned? Bismarck, ND 6 $210

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