Rochester Public Utilities Safety Record
Rochester, MN · Utilities
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 05/04/2007
According to OSHA enforcement records, Rochester Public Utilities in Rochester, Minnesota has 19 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $8,103 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2007.
About This Safety Record
Rochester Public Utilities, located in Rochester, 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 19 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,103.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2007 | Planned? | Rochester, MN | 2 | $2,100 |
| 12/13/2005 | Planned? | Rochester, MN | 1 | $630 |
| 07/09/1999 | Planned? | Rochester, MN | 1 | $1,260 |
| 10/31/1995 | Complaint? | Rochester, MN | 4 | $2,520 |
| 10/13/1992 | Planned? | Rochester, MN | 2 | $1,080 |
| 04/05/1991 | Planned? | Rochester, MN | 2 | $286 |
| 10/28/1986 | Planned? | Rochester, MN | 5 | $0 |
| 08/28/1986 | Planned? | Rochester, MN | 2 | $227 |
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