This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Associated Potato Growers Safety Record

Grafton, ND

F

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

Last inspected 01/18/2001

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Associated Potato Growers in Grafton, North Dakota has 19 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $2,550 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2001.

Associated Potato Growers, located in Grafton, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. 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 19 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,550.

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.

19 Violations
4 Inspections
7 Serious
$2,550 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($0)
Serious?
7 ($2,550)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $4,250 in penalties for Associated Potato Growers, later reduced to $2,550 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $450
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
1 citation
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/18/2001 Complaint? Grafton, ND 0 $0
11/18/1994 Accident? Grafton, ND 14 $2,550
02/01/1977 Planned? Grafton, ND 5 $0
04/22/1974 Follow-Up? Grafton, ND 0 $0

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