This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1979. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Burlington Northern Taconite F Safety Record

Superior, WI

F

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

Last inspected 06/26/1979

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Burlington Northern Taconite F in Superior, Wisconsin has 74 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $12,175 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Burlington Northern Taconite F, located in Superior, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1979. 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 74 violations on file, 35 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,175.

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.

74 Violations
2 Inspections
35 Serious
$12,175 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
37 ($140)
Serious?
35 ($6,435)
Willful?
2 ($5,600)
OSHA initially proposed $12,560 in penalties for Burlington Northern Taconite F, later reduced to $12,175 — a 3% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/26/1979 Complaint? Superior, WI 70 $12,175
06/26/1979 Complaint? Superior, WI 4 $0

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