This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lake County Highway Department Safety Record

Two Harbors, MN · Public Administration

F

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

Last inspected 01/22/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lake County Highway Department in Two Harbors, Minnesota has 16 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $6,926 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2010.

Lake County Highway Department, located in Two Harbors, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 16 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,926.

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.

16 Violations
4 Inspections
16 Serious
$6,926 Penalties
Serious?
16 ($6,926)
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $12,676 in penalties for Lake County Highway Department, later reduced to $6,926 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5207.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,050
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
2 citations $1,000
1820.6530 OSHA Standard
2 citations $176
5205.1200 OSHA Standard
1 citation $500
5205.0890 OSHA Standard
1 citation $375
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/22/2010 Planned? Two Harbors, MN 11 $5,000
06/19/2003 Planned? Two Harbors, MN 4 $1,750
08/16/1990 Complaint? Two Harbors, MN 0 $0
05/08/1989 Complaint? Two Harbors, MN 1 $176

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