This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

North Star Steel Safety Record

ST Paul, MN

F

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

Last inspected 09/09/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, North Star Steel in ST Paul, Minnesota has 140 workplace safety violations across 22 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $25,509 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2002.

North Star Steel, located in ST Paul, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 140 violations on file, 20 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $25,509.

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.

140 Violations
22 Inspections
20 Serious
$25,509 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
117 ($3,072)
Serious?
20 ($21,267)
Repeat?
3 ($1,170)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $57,931 in penalties for North Star Steel, later reduced to $25,509 — a 56% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
35 citations $165
1910.0023 Ladders
12 citations $874
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $618
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $1,441
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations $60
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/09/2002 Complaint? ST Paul, MN 5 $11,400
05/28/2002 Planned? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
05/28/2002 Planned? ST Paul, MN 2 $1,960
12/28/1998 Planned? ST Paul, MN 1 $3,500
11/20/1996 Complaint? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
06/08/1995 Complaint? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
07/22/1994 Complaint? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
02/05/1992 Follow-Up? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
12/20/1991 Referral? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
10/14/1991 Planned? ST Paul, MN 17 $3,315
07/05/1990 Follow-Up? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
04/04/1990 Follow-Up? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
07/11/1989 Planned? ST Paul, MN 21 $2,388
01/06/1988 Complaint? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
09/02/1987 Accident? ST. Paul, MN 0 $0
04/23/1986 Follow-Up? ST. Paul, MN 0 $0
02/25/1986 Planned? ST. Paul, MN 7 $432
07/27/1982 Follow-Up? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
07/27/1982 Planned? ST Paul, MN 0 $0
05/18/1982 Planned? ST Paul, MN 29 $2,079
09/25/1975 Complaint? ST Paul, MN 58 $435
10/01/1974 Complaint? ST Paul, MN 0 $0

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