Bates Framing Safety Record

Bismarck, ND · Construction

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/03/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bates Framing in Bismarck, North Dakota has 11 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $36,889 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2014 to 2023.

Bates Framing in Bismarck, North Dakota has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the construction industry, this places Bates Framing among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

6 of the 11 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. North Dakota workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

2.2 Bates Framing violations/inspection
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2.4 Construction avg
Below industry average
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8 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$17,441 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 11 violations, $36,889 in penalties across 5 inspections
11 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
6 Total Serious
$36,889 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($10,781)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($279)
Repeat?
1 ($6,381)
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2014
1926.0503 Fall Protection — Training
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2014
1926.1053 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2022
Violations increased 167% over the past 5 years (8 recent vs 3 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $52,770 in penalties for Bates Framing, later reduced to $36,889 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
3 citations $25,829
1926.1053 OSHA Standard
2 citations $2,411
1926.0503 Fall Protection — Training
2 citations
1926.0451 Scaffolding
2 citations $2,268
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $3,190

Workers' Compensation in North Dakota

Workers injured on the job in North Dakota may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Bates Framing in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/03/2023 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $2,411
09/15/2022 Programmed Related? Bismarck, ND 5 $12,762
04/26/2022 Planned? Bismarck, ND 2 $2,268
07/17/2020 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $4,048
05/16/2014 Planned? Bismarck, ND 2 $15,400

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