Northwest Contracting Safety Record

Bismarck, ND · Construction

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 12/09/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Northwest Contracting in Bismarck, North Dakota has 20 workplace safety violations across 31 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $19,870 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1986 to 2025.

Northwest Contracting in Bismarck, North Dakota has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the construction industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 20 violations on record, 10 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

0.6 Northwest Contracting violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction avg
Below industry average
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20 Violations
31 Inspections
10 Serious
$19,870 Penalties
Serious?
10 ($7,225)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($7,744)
Repeat?
1 ($4,900)
1926.0652 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2004
1926.0152 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
1926.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2004
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2006
1926.0651 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 20 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $36,789 in penalties for Northwest Contracting, later reduced to $19,870 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0652 OSHA Standard
3 citations $9,212
1926.0651 OSHA Standard
2 citations $4,250
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
2 citations $1,562
1926.0304 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,000
1926.0152 OSHA Standard
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Northwest Contracting in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/09/2025 Unprogrammed Related? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
03/25/2025 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
10/17/2024 Programmed Related? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
07/16/2024 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
10/26/2018 Referral? Bismarck, ND 1 $2,494
02/21/2018 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
01/25/2018 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
01/25/2018 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
01/08/2018 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
03/14/2017 Referral? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
10/25/2016 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
06/24/2015 Planned? Bismarck, ND 2 $6,650
04/26/2012 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $3,500
06/02/2010 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
02/25/2010 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
07/01/2009 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
08/30/2007 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
03/19/2007 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $750
12/20/2006 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $338
09/06/2006 Planned? Bismarck, ND 2 $812
07/13/2006 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
05/08/2006 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
02/06/2006 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
12/20/2004 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
12/20/2004 Planned? Bismarck, ND 4 $1,625
11/01/2004 Planned? Bismarck, ND 2 $650
05/14/2004 Unprogrammed Related? Bismarck, ND 1 $350
10/15/1997 Planned? Bismarck, ND 0 $0
09/08/1997 Referral? Bismarck, ND 1 $2,500
05/08/1990 Planned? Bismarck, ND 3 $200
07/14/1986 Planned? Bismarck, ND 1 $0

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