This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1992. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Fritz Co Safety Record

Newport, MN

F

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

Last inspected 01/06/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Fritz Co in Newport, Minnesota has 43 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $480 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1992.

Fritz Co, located in Newport, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. 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 43 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $480.

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.

43 Violations
6 Inspections
1 Serious
$480 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
42 ($284)
Serious?
1 ($196)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
6 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $30
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $390
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/06/1992 Complaint? Newport, MN 1 $0
02/09/1990 Complaint? Newport, MN 5 $0
01/14/1986 Planned? Newport, MN 3 $196
12/30/1982 Follow-Up? Newport, MN 0 $0
10/22/1982 Planned? Newport, MN 20 $144
10/01/1973 Planned? Newport, MN 14 $140

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