This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Federal Beef Processors Safety Record

West Fargo, ND

F

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

Last inspected 11/23/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Federal Beef Processors in West Fargo, North Dakota has 65 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 48 classified as serious and $8,462 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 1998.

Federal Beef Processors, located in West Fargo, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 65 violations on file, 48 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,462.

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.

65 Violations
3 Inspections
48 Serious
$8,462 Penalties
Serious?
48 ($8,062)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($0)
Repeat?
2 ($400)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1992
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1992
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $20,350 in penalties for Federal Beef Processors, later reduced to $8,462 — a 58% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $950
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $450
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $600
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/23/1998 Complaint? West Fargo, ND 3 $412
05/11/1993 Follow-Up? West Fargo, ND 2 $400
01/07/1992 Referral? West Fargo, ND 60 $7,650

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