This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

North States Industries Safety Record

Nevis, MN · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 06/28/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, North States Industries in Nevis, Minnesota has 7 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $1,685 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2007.

North States Industries, located in Nevis, 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 7 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,685.

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.

7 Violations
4 Inspections
3 Serious
$1,685 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($140)
Serious?
3 ($1,545)
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2001
OSHA initially proposed $4,300 in penalties for North States Industries, later reduced to $1,685 — a 61% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5206.0700 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,125
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
1 citation $420
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
1 citation $70
1910.0023 Ladders
1 citation $70
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/28/2007 Planned? Nevis, MN 2 $140
06/04/2002 Planned? Nevis, MN 3 $1,125
02/08/2001 Planned? Nevis, MN 2 $420
04/10/1986 Planned? Nevis, MN 0 $0

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