This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Modern Machine Works Safety Record

Bismarck, ND · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/01/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Modern Machine Works in Bismarck, North Dakota has 65 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $6,585 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2016.

Modern Machine Works, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 65 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,585.

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.

65 Violations
14 Inspections
11 Serious
$6,585 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
53 ($200)
Serious?
11 ($6,300)
Repeat?
1 ($85)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1983
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1974
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1983
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $7,635 in penalties for Modern Machine Works, later reduced to $6,585 — a 14% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $40
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $930
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/01/2016 Referral? Bismarck, ND 1 $5,070
01/07/2009 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $375
03/11/2003 Planned? Bismarck, ND 5 $675
04/14/1992 Complaint? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
02/03/1987 Complaint? Bismarck, ND 20 $0
05/13/1986 Planned? Bismarck, ND 16 $180
05/12/1983 Planned? Bismarck, ND 5 $0
01/11/1982 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $0
12/12/1979 Planned? Bismarck, ND 4 $0
07/03/1974 Follow-Up? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
05/01/1974 Follow-Up? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
03/20/1974 Follow-Up? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
03/20/1974 Complaint? Bismarck, ND 7 $220
02/07/1974 Planned? Bismarck, ND 5 $65

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