This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cherokee Manufacturing Safety Record

South ST Paul, MN · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 04/16/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cherokee Manufacturing in South ST Paul, Minnesota has 28 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $5,574 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2013.

Cherokee Manufacturing, located in South ST Paul, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 28 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,574.

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.

28 Violations
10 Inspections
13 Serious
$5,574 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($434)
Serious?
13 ($4,290)
Repeat?
1 ($850)
5205.0116 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2003
1910.0255 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $6,734 in penalties for Cherokee Manufacturing, later reduced to $5,574 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5205.0116 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,274
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $1,033
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $810
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations
1910.0255 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,207
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/16/2013 Planned? South ST Paul, MN 0 $0
12/16/2010 Planned? South ST Paul, MN 4 $1,300
09/14/2006 Planned? South ST Paul, MN 3 $1,400
02/13/2003 Planned? South ST Paul, MN 5 $1,050
07/20/2000 Complaint? South ST Paul, MN 1 $70
08/24/1994 Referral? South ST Paul, MN 1 $200
06/14/1994 Planned? South ST Paul, MN 3 $850
10/05/1992 Complaint? South ST Paul, MN 2 $510
01/22/1992 Planned? South ST Paul, MN 5 $0
08/19/1991 Complaint? South ST Paul, MN 4 $194

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