This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Bemidji State University Safety Record

Bemidji, MN

D

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

Last inspected 09/11/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota has 42 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $4,744 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1997.

Bemidji State University, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 42 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,744.

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.

42 Violations
13 Inspections
12 Serious
$4,744 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($0)
Serious?
12 ($4,744)
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1983
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $4,952 in penalties for Bemidji State University, later reduced to $4,744 — a 4% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5205.0420 OSHA Standard
15 citations $264
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations $648
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,430
5205.0460 OSHA Standard
2 citations $186
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/11/1997 Planned? Bemidji, MN 0 $0
12/16/1991 Planned? Bemidji, MN 11 $2,100
05/15/1989 Follow-Up? Bemidji, MN 0 $0
03/07/1989 Complaint? Bemidji, MN 0 $0
03/07/1989 Planned? Bemidji, MN 11 $1,344
06/22/1987 Complaint? Bemidji, MN 1 $200
03/09/1987 Planned? Bemidji, MN 18 $840
07/24/1985 Complaint? Bemidji, MN 0 $0
04/18/1983 Follow-Up? Bemidji, MN 0 $0
02/01/1983 Complaint? Bemidji, MN 1 $260
02/01/1983 Follow-Up? Bemidji, MN 0 $0
11/29/1982 Planned? Bemidji, MN 0 $0
10/06/1982 Follow-Up? Bemidji, MN 0 $0

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