This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

North Star Ice Safety Record

West ST. Paul, MN

D

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

Last inspected 12/15/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, North Star Ice in West ST. Paul, Minnesota has 21 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $800 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1997.

North Star Ice, located in West ST. Paul, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 21 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $800.

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.

21 Violations
7 Inspections
5 Serious
$800 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
16 ($100)
Serious?
5 ($700)
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1994
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $1,260 in penalties for North Star Ice, later reduced to $800 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations $540
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations
5210.0650 OSHA Standard
1 citation
5210.0630 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/15/1997 Planned? West ST. Paul, MN 3 $140
08/17/1994 Planned? West ST. Paul, MN 2 $500
05/21/1990 Planned? West ST. Paul, MN 4 $160
02/03/1988 Planned? West ST. Paul, MN 7 $0
07/27/1987 Complaint? West ST. Paul, MN 5 $0
05/24/1985 Planned? West ST Paul, MN 0 $0
12/16/1982 Planned? West ST Paul, MN 0 $0

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