This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Powells Safety Record

Hopkins, MN

F

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

Last inspected 07/12/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Powells in Hopkins, Minnesota has 57 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $9,576 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1991.

Powells, located in Hopkins, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 57 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,576.

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.

57 Violations
6 Inspections
12 Serious
$9,576 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
40 ($2,049)
Serious?
12 ($4,817)
Repeat?
5 ($2,710)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1983
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1983
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1986
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $10,508 in penalties for Powells, later reduced to $9,576 — a 9% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $1,803
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $1,043
1926.0058 OSHA Standard
3 citations $977
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $759
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/12/1991 Complaint? Hopkins, MN 5 $1,802
12/29/1988 Referral? Hopkins, MN 2 $1,110
11/01/1988 Planned? Hopkins, MN 30 $6,098
05/08/1986 Planned? Hopkins, MN 15 $337
02/14/1983 Planned? Hopkins, MN 4 $96
05/05/1982 Accident? Hopkins, MN 1 $133

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