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

Ben Heidemann Safety Record

Kimberly, ID

F

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

Last inspected 10/07/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ben Heidemann in Kimberly, Idaho has 16 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $4,275 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1993 to 1997.

Ben Heidemann, located in Kimberly, Idaho, 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 16 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,275.

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.

16 Violations
2 Inspections
10 Serious
$4,275 Penalties
Serious?
10 ($4,025)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($250)
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $8,500 in penalties for Ben Heidemann, later reduced to $4,275 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,125
1928.0057 OSHA Standard
2 citations $400
1928.0051 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,100
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
2 citations $250
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/07/1997 Complaint? Kimberly, ID 6 $1,900
03/23/1993 Complaint? Kimberly, ID 10 $2,375

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