This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Western Exploration & Road Construction Safety Record

Ross, ND · Mining, Quarrying & Oil/Gas Extraction

F

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

Last inspected 04/18/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Exploration & Road Construction in Ross, North Dakota has 3 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 3 classified as serious and $3,600 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Western Exploration & Road Construction, located in Ross, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 3 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,600.

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.

3 Violations
1 Inspections
3 Serious
$3,600 Penalties
Serious?
3 ($3,600)
OSHA initially proposed $6,000 in penalties for Western Exploration & Road Construction, later reduced to $3,600 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $1,200
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
1 citation $1,680
1910.0023 Ladders
1 citation $720
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/18/2013 Planned? Ross, ND 3 $3,600

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