This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Big Gain Safety Record

Mankato, MN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/04/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Big Gain in Mankato, Minnesota has 32 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $7,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 2010.

Big Gain, located in Mankato, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 32 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,500.

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.

32 Violations
5 Inspections
14 Serious
$7,500 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($1,445)
Serious?
14 ($6,055)
1910.0068 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1982
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $9,000 in penalties for Big Gain, later reduced to $7,500 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0068 OSHA Standard
9 citations $400
5205.1200 OSHA Standard
2 citations $800
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $735
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $420
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/04/2010 Planned? Mankato, MN 2 $560
05/21/2008 Planned? Mankato, MN 1 $630
02/23/2006 Planned? Mankato, MN 8 $2,310
02/24/2003 Planned? Mankato, MN 10 $4,000
04/20/1982 Planned? Mankato, MN 11 $0

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