This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Kerian MacHines Safety Record

Grafton, ND · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/28/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Kerian MacHines in Grafton, North Dakota has 52 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 47 classified as serious and $760 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2005.

Kerian MacHines, located in Grafton, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 52 violations on file, 47 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $760.

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.

52 Violations
6 Inspections
47 Serious
$760 Penalties
Serious?
47 ($760)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $1,520 in penalties for Kerian MacHines, later reduced to $760 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
10 citations $100
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
5 citations $100
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $120
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/28/2005 Planned? Grafton, ND 0 $0
03/02/1999 Planned? Grafton, ND 0 $0
04/24/1991 Follow-Up? Grafton, ND 0 $0
08/22/1990 Complaint? Grafton, ND 13 $200
08/22/1990 Complaint? Grafton, ND 37 $560
03/31/1977 Planned? Grafton, ND 2 $0

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