This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Hennepin County Medical Center Safety Record

Minneapolis, MN · Health Care & Social Assistance

D

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

Last inspected 06/12/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota has 34 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $4,950 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2013.

Hennepin County Medical Center, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,950.

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
15 Inspections
8 Serious
$4,950 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
26 ($1,429)
Serious?
8 ($3,521)
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1986
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $5,760 in penalties for Hennepin County Medical Center, later reduced to $4,950 — a 14% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
3 citations $320
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $544
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,423
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $336
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/12/2013 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
01/28/2013 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
11/28/2007 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 1 $840
03/30/2006 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
09/15/2004 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
03/20/2000 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
09/30/1999 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 3 $1,050
05/03/1993 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 2 $975
12/10/1991 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
03/29/1990 Follow-Up? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
12/26/1989 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 15 $1,936
09/23/1987 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
09/30/1986 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 13 $149
10/08/1985 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
08/29/1983 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0

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