This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Paulsen Safety Record

Cozad, NE · Construction

D

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

Last inspected 06/22/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Paulsen in Cozad, Nebraska has 9 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $9,425 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 2001 to 2011.

Paulsen, located in Cozad, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 9 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,425.

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.

9 Violations
5 Inspections
7 Serious
$9,425 Penalties
Serious?
7 ($9,425)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $13,850 in penalties for Paulsen, later reduced to $9,425 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
3 citations $7,275
1926.0451 Scaffolding
2 citations $875
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation $638
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
1 citation $638
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/22/2011 Planned? Cozad, NE 0 $0
06/24/2008 Planned? Cozad, NE 3 $1,275
10/03/2005 Planned? Cozad, NE 1 $5,000
02/21/2002 Planned? Cozad, NE 5 $3,150
10/02/2001 Planned? Cozad, NE 0 $0

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