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

Blandin Paper Safety Record

Grand Rapids, MN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/07/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Blandin Paper in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has 118 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 50 classified as serious and $62,334 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2004.

Blandin Paper, located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, 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 118 violations on file, 50 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $62,334.

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.

118 Violations
24 Inspections
50 Serious
$62,334 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
64 ($1,274)
Serious?
50 ($60,374)
Repeat?
4 ($686)
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (36 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (11 total) since 1973
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1982
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1992
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $68,956 in penalties for Blandin Paper, later reduced to $62,334 — a 10% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
36 citations $3,801
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
11 citations $4,784
1910.0023 Ladders
7 citations $3,541
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
6 citations $4,310
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $7,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/07/2004 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
10/07/2004 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 15 $4,536
09/12/2002 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
03/30/2001 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 4 $10,500
11/13/2000 Accident? Grand Rapids, MN 7 $35,500
02/16/1999 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
06/23/1995 Unprogrammed Related? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
06/15/1993 Follow-Up? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
08/13/1992 Follow-Up? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
02/25/1992 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 11 $4,209
02/25/1992 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 8 $2,520
08/14/1989 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 2 $88
03/23/1989 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
04/05/1988 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 2 $0
10/07/1987 Accident? Grand Rapids, MN 1 $432
07/31/1986 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
07/14/1986 Follow-Up? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
07/14/1986 Follow-Up? Grand Rapids, MN 5 $819
03/06/1986 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 1 $0
09/11/1985 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
03/20/1985 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 33 $2,180
04/12/1984 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
09/07/1982 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 15 $1,230
01/31/1973 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 14 $320

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