This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Safety Record

Duluth, MN · Utilities

F

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

Last inspected 11/26/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Lake Superior Sanitary District in Duluth, Minnesota has 28 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $5,890 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2007.

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, located in Duluth, 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 28 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 $5,890.

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.

28 Violations
8 Inspections
15 Serious
$5,890 Penalties
Serious?
15 ($4,985)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($905)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1984
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $7,060 in penalties for Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, later reduced to $5,890 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
4 citations $360
5205.1020 OSHA Standard
2 citations $360
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
2 citations $360
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $420
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
2 citations $200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/26/2007 Complaint? Duluth, MN 0 $0
09/14/2005 Planned? Duluth, MN 5 $1,575
02/11/1998 Planned? Duluth, MN 2 $1,155
12/31/1992 Planned? Duluth, MN 0 $0
10/22/1992 Planned? Duluth, MN 16 $3,160
02/27/1990 Planned? Duluth, MN 4 $0
12/21/1988 Complaint? Duluth, MN 0 $0
11/30/1984 Complaint? Duluth, MN 1 $0

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