This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Watkins Safety Record

Winona, MN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/29/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Watkins in Winona, Minnesota has 68 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $15,987 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2010.

Watkins, located in Winona, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 68 violations on file, 28 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,987.

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.

68 Violations
14 Inspections
28 Serious
$15,987 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
40 ($1,039)
Serious?
28 ($14,948)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1984
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1984
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1984
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1984
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $21,940 in penalties for Watkins, later reduced to $15,987 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5205.0450 OSHA Standard
6 citations $2,047
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $2,793
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
5 citations $120
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $1,848
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/29/2010 Planned? Winona, MN 3 $1,225
07/25/2007 Planned? Winona, MN 0 $0
09/22/2006 Planned? Winona, MN 2 $1,120
01/03/1995 Complaint? Winona, MN 14 $9,600
10/28/1991 Follow-Up? Winona, MN 0 $0
12/04/1990 Complaint? Winona, MN 24 $1,080
09/12/1989 Complaint? Winona, MN 3 $0
09/29/1987 Planned? Winona, MN 0 $0
07/01/1987 Follow-Up? Winona, MN 0 $0
06/19/1987 Accident? Winona, MN 7 $2,515
04/27/1987 Complaint? Winona, MN 4 $123
10/08/1984 Follow-Up? Winona, MN 0 $0
01/24/1984 Complaint? Winona, MN 4 $114
01/24/1984 Planned? Winona, MN 7 $210

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