Knife River Safety Record

Bismarck, ND · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 04/23/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Knife River in Bismarck, North Dakota has 3 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 2 classified as serious and $8,315 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Knife River in Bismarck, North Dakota has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Knife River among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

2 of the 3 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. North Dakota workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.0 Knife River violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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3 Violations
1 Inspections
2 Serious
$8,315 Penalties
Serious?
2 ($8,315)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $16,630 in penalties for Knife River, later reduced to $8,315 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0333 OSHA Standard
1 citation $4,158
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation $4,158
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
1 citation

Workers' Compensation in North Dakota

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Knife River in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/23/2018 Planned? Bismarck, ND 3 $8,315

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