Nels Nelson & Sons Safety Record
Duluth, MN · Construction
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 06/06/2007
According to OSHA enforcement records, Nels Nelson & Sons in Duluth, Minnesota has 59 workplace safety violations across 60 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $10,061 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1982 to 2007.
About This Safety Record
Nels Nelson & Sons, located in Duluth, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 59 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,061.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2007 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $1,050 |
| 08/01/2006 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/16/2005 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 06/15/2005 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $560 |
| 05/13/2005 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $630 |
| 08/30/2004 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 06/09/2004 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 06/01/2004 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $900 |
| 01/28/2004 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $315 |
| 10/31/2003 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 07/28/2003 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $280 |
| 07/15/2003 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 05/27/2003 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 05/20/2003 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 05/08/2003 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $315 |
| 09/06/2002 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/20/2002 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 12/06/2001 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 09/26/2001 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 06/22/2001 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 06/06/2001 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $100 |
| 05/31/2001 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/29/2000 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 05/22/2000 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $1,470 |
| 09/09/1999 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 09/08/1999 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 09/08/1999 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/04/1999 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 11/19/1998 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $630 |
| 07/01/1998 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $280 |
| 11/13/1996 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/29/1995 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/05/1992 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 8 | $1,085 |
| 05/16/1991 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 09/17/1990 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/06/1990 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $0 |
| 08/06/1990 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $0 |
| 05/29/1990 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 04/17/1990 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $0 |
| 11/01/1988 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 09/23/1988 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 9 | $1,070 |
| 08/30/1988 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $0 |
| 07/11/1988 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 06/30/1988 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $0 |
| 10/28/1987 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 08/06/1987 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 07/08/1987 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 10/16/1986 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $0 |
| 05/20/1986 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 04/25/1986 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 10/23/1985 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 0 | $0 |
| 05/24/1985 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $0 |
| 05/16/1985 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 3 | $120 |
| 01/24/1985 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $0 |
| 06/14/1984 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 3 | $76 |
| 04/05/1984 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $372 |
| 08/04/1983 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 4 | $225 |
| 07/13/1983 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $288 |
| 05/31/1983 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 2 | $95 |
| 10/05/1982 | Planned? | Duluth, MN | 1 | $200 |
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