This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Virginia-Public Utilities Department Safety Record

Virginia, MN

F

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

Last inspected 09/25/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Virginia-Public Utilities Department in Virginia, Minnesota has 24 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $5,005 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 1998.

Virginia-Public Utilities Department, located in Virginia, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 24 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,005.

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.

24 Violations
4 Inspections
15 Serious
$5,005 Penalties
Serious?
15 ($4,705)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($300)
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $10,005 in penalties for Virginia-Public Utilities Department, later reduced to $5,005 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
3 citations $225
1910.0023 Ladders
3 citations $1,125
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $225
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $330
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
2 citations $150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/25/1998 Follow-Up? Virginia, MN 0 $0
01/22/1998 Planned? Virginia, MN 18 $4,900
11/01/1989 Planned? Virginia, MN 1 $0
06/16/1987 Planned? Virginia, MN 5 $105

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