This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cole Forest Products Safety Record

Grand Rapids, MN

D

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

Last inspected 05/10/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cole Forest Products in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has 30 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $2,540 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1996.

Cole Forest Products, located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 30 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 $2,540.

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.

30 Violations
10 Inspections
9 Serious
$2,540 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
21 ($315)
Serious?
9 ($2,225)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1984
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1984
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1984
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1984
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $7,770 in penalties for Cole Forest Products, later reduced to $2,540 — a 67% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $930
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $428
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
3 citations $621
5206.0800 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/10/1996 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
06/08/1994 Follow-Up? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
02/24/1993 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 15 $1,700
01/16/1991 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
07/12/1990 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 2 $0
10/27/1987 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 6 $0
08/25/1986 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
05/30/1984 Follow-Up? Grand Rapids, MN 0 $0
05/15/1984 Referral? Grand Rapids, MN 1 $300
04/11/1984 Planned? Grand Rapids, MN 6 $540

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