This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1975. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

William Bender Construction Safety Record

Bismarck, ND

F

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

Last inspected 02/26/1975

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, William Bender Construction in Bismarck, North Dakota has 35 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 1 classified as serious and $1,065 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

William Bender Construction, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1975. 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 35 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,065.

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.

35 Violations
1 Inspections
1 Serious
$1,065 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($715)
Serious?
1 ($350)
OSHA initially proposed $1,955 in penalties for William Bender Construction, later reduced to $1,065 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/26/1975 Planned? Bismarck, ND 35 $1,065

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