This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Golden Valley Microwave Foods Safety Record

Edina, MN

D

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

Last inspected 04/22/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Golden Valley Microwave Foods in Edina, Minnesota has 24 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $1,816 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 1994.

Golden Valley Microwave Foods, located in Edina, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. 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 24 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,816.

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.

24 Violations
6 Inspections
5 Serious
$1,816 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($0)
Serious?
5 ($1,816)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $2,306 in penalties for Golden Valley Microwave Foods, later reduced to $1,816 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $770
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $156
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
2 citations $490
5210.0630 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/22/1994 Complaint? Edina, MN 3 $1,260
08/10/1993 Planned? Edina, MN 2 $400
08/26/1991 Planned? Edina, MN 12 $156
07/12/1989 Planned? Edina, MN 6 $0
07/06/1988 Complaint? Edina, MN 1 $0
03/23/1988 Complaint? Edina, MN 0 $0

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