This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Bernie's Wines & Liquors Safety Record

Fargo, ND · Retail Trade

F

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

Last inspected 03/09/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bernie's Wines & Liquors in Fargo, North Dakota has 17 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $9,962 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2004.

Bernie's Wines & Liquors, located in Fargo, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. 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 17 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,962.

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.

17 Violations
2 Inspections
9 Serious
$9,962 Penalties
Serious?
9 ($2,362)
Repeat?
7 ($7,200)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($400)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (16 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $10,750 in penalties for Bernie's Wines & Liquors, later reduced to $9,962 — a 7% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
16 citations $9,562
1903.0019 OSHA Standard
1 citation $400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/09/2004 Complaint? Fargo, ND 8 $7,600
03/21/2002 Complaint? Fargo, ND 9 $2,362

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