This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Northwest Grain Safety Record

Watford City, ND

F

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

Last inspected 04/10/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Northwest Grain in Watford City, North Dakota has 13 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $788 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 1996.

Northwest Grain, located in Watford City, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 13 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $788.

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.

13 Violations
3 Inspections
13 Serious
$788 Penalties
Serious?
13 ($788)
OSHA initially proposed $1,575 in penalties for Northwest Grain, later reduced to $788 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.0272 OSHA Standard
2 citations $188
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $188
1910.0307 OSHA Standard
1 citation $112
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/10/1996 Follow-Up? Watford City, ND 0 $0
11/29/1995 Planned? Watford City, ND 13 $788
04/25/1995 Planned? Watford City, ND 0 $0

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