This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lighthouse for the Blind Safety Record

Duluth, MN

D

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

Last inspected 02/16/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lighthouse for the Blind in Duluth, Minnesota has 51 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $2,585 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1999.

Lighthouse for the Blind, located in Duluth, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 51 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,585.

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.

51 Violations
18 Inspections
10 Serious
$2,585 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($0)
Serious?
10 ($2,135)
Repeat?
2 ($450)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1984
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1982
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1982
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $3,035 in penalties for Lighthouse for the Blind, later reduced to $2,585 — a 15% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
5 citations $130
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
4 citations $100
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $995
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/16/1999 Planned? Duluth, MN 3 $1,050
01/26/1998 Complaint? Duluth, MN 0 $0
11/18/1991 Follow-Up? Duluth, MN 0 $0
04/18/1991 Complaint? Duluth, MN 10 $518
10/11/1990 Complaint? Duluth, MN 1 $0
11/01/1988 Planned? Duluth, MN 7 $117
09/30/1987 Follow-Up? Duluth, MN 0 $0
08/18/1987 Complaint? Duluth, MN 4 $0
05/28/1986 Follow-Up? Duluth, MN 0 $0
11/25/1985 Referral? Duluth, MN 2 $0
10/08/1985 Follow-Up? Duluth, MN 0 $0
07/08/1985 Complaint? Duluth, MN 1 $350
03/18/1985 Follow-Up? Duluth, MN 0 $0
02/20/1985 Accident? Duluth, MN 0 $0
02/01/1985 Follow-Up? Duluth, MN 0 $0
11/01/1984 Follow-Up? Duluth, MN 3 $0
07/17/1984 Complaint? Duluth, MN 12 $550
08/09/1982 Planned? Duluth, MN 8 $0

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