Smith Motors Safety Record

Wahpeton, ND · Other Services

D

Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.

Last inspected 01/17/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Smith Motors in Wahpeton, North Dakota has 13 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $312 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2019.

Smith Motors in Wahpeton, North Dakota has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other other services employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.

1 of the 13 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.

3.2 Smith Motors violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Other Services avg
Below industry average
View Other Services industry report →
13 Violations
4 Inspections
1 Serious
$312 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($50)
Serious?
1 ($262)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1973
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 13 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $575 in penalties for Smith Motors, later reduced to $312 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $25
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
2 citations
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $262
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
1 citation $25
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
1 citation

Workers' Compensation in North Dakota

Workers injured on the job in North Dakota may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.

This is general information about workers' compensation laws in North Dakota, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.

Were you injured at Smith Motors?

This employer has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 1 classified as serious. If you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to compensation.

Free case review · No obligation · Confidential

Attorney advertising. Free consultations available in most states. Not legal advice. By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your potential claim.

No workplace accident investigations on file for Smith Motors in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/17/2019 Planned? Wahpeton, ND 2 $0
01/17/2019 Planned? Wahpeton, ND 0 $0
07/13/2006 Planned? Wahpeton, ND 3 $262
06/21/1973 Planned? Wahpeton, ND 8 $50

Improve Your Safety Grade

Links may be affiliate-supported. This does not affect our safety ratings or recommendations.

Injured at Smith Motors? You may be entitled to compensation. Get Free Case Review