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

Independent School Dist.309, Area High School Safety Record

Park Rapids, MN

F

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

Last inspected 08/02/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Independent School Dist.309, Area High School in Park Rapids, Minnesota has 79 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $7,530 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 1994.

Independent School Dist.309, Area High School, located in Park Rapids, 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 79 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,530.

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.

79 Violations
2 Inspections
23 Serious
$7,530 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
56 ($2,042)
Serious?
23 ($5,488)
OSHA initially proposed $30,119 in penalties for Independent School Dist.309, Area High School, later reduced to $7,530 — a 75% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/02/1994 Follow-Up? Park Rapids, MN 0 $0
01/02/1992 Complaint? Park Rapids, MN 79 $7,530

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