This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Held Beef Industries 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 10/04/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Held Beef Industries in West Fargo, North Dakota has 34 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $1,860 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 1985.

Held Beef Industries, located in West Fargo, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 34 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,860.

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.

34 Violations
2 Inspections
10 Serious
$1,860 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($0)
Serious?
10 ($1,860)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1983
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1983
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1983
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1983
OSHA initially proposed $2,310 in penalties for Held Beef Industries, later reduced to $1,860 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $210
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $360
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/04/1985 Planned? West Fargo, ND 23 $1,410
04/20/1983 Planned? West Fargo, ND 11 $450

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