This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Minnesota Metal Finishing Safety Record

Minneapolis, MN · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 05/21/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Minnesota Metal Finishing in Minneapolis, Minnesota has 34 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $4,065 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2014.

Minnesota Metal Finishing, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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 34 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 $4,065.

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.

34 Violations
14 Inspections
10 Serious
$4,065 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($1,112)
Serious?
10 ($2,953)
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $5,465 in penalties for Minnesota Metal Finishing, later reduced to $4,065 — a 26% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
4 citations $380
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $444
5210.0630 OSHA Standard
2 citations
5205.0116 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/21/2014 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 2 $700
04/03/2014 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
11/06/2013 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
12/07/2010 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 1 $300
03/12/2007 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
03/17/1998 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 3 $420
03/17/1998 Complaint? Minneapolis, MN 2 $560
07/13/1993 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 5 $849
12/04/1991 Follow-Up? Minneapolis, MN 0 $0
07/11/1991 Referral? Minneapolis, MN 8 $636
06/19/1991 Referral? Minneapolis, MN 8 $600
08/09/1990 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 1 $0
03/07/1988 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 3 $0
03/11/1983 Planned? Minneapolis, MN 1 $0

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