North Dakota Workers' Compensation Guide
Filing deadlines, benefits, and employer safety data for North Dakota
According to OSHA enforcement records, North Dakota has 6,769 employers with 36,299 total workplace safety violations. Workers injured on the job have 1 year from injury date to file a workers' compensation claim under N.D. Cent. Code § 65-01 et seq..
Workers' Compensation Benefits in North Dakota
If you've been injured on the job in North Dakota, workers' compensation provides the following benefits:
- Medical coverage
- Temporary & permanent disability
- Death benefits
- Vocational rehabilitation
Important Deadlines
How to File a North Dakota Workers' Comp Claim
- Report your injury to your employer — Must report injury immediately, no later than 7 days
- Seek medical attention — Get treatment and document your injuries. Tell your doctor it was a workplace injury.
- File your claim — You have 1 year from injury date to file. Don't wait — evidence and witness memories fade over time.
- Check your employer's safety record — Employers with D or F safety grades have a pattern of violations that may strengthen your case.
North Dakota Employers with Poor Safety Records D & F grades
These employers in North Dakota have the most serious OSHA violation records. If you work for one of these companies, understanding your workers' compensation rights is especially important.
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunopta Grains and Foods | Grace City | 20 | F |
| Wagner Construction | Minot | 19 | F |
| Big Al's General Contracting | Bismarck | 17 | F |
| Precision Equipment Manufacturing | Fargo | 23 | F |
| Weisz & Sons | Mandan | 12 | F |
| Minute Lube | Williston | 11 | F |
| Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative | Wahpeton | 64 | F |
| Taggart Contracting | Grand Forks | 12 | F |
| Abel Cunyas Cabrera | Bismarck | 10 | D |
| Abel Cunyas Cabrera | Mandan | 9 | F |
| Memorial Monuments & Vaults | Mandan | 9 | F |
| Terry Becker Construction | Fargo | 9 | F |
| Bates Framing | Bismarck | 11 | F |
| Buffalo Concrete, L | Bismarck | 10 | F |
| Lolandiz Construction | Bismarck | 9 | F |
| KLX Energy Services | Grassy Butte | 8 | F |
| The Jamar | Center | 8 | F |
| 218 Construction | Fargo | 8 | F |
| Ebb Construction | Bismarck | 8 | F |
| JJ Star Construction | Mandan | 8 | D |
| Wood Specialists | Fargo | 8 | F |
| Affinity Builders | Grand Forks | 7 | D |
| Christianson Companies | Horace | 7 | F |
| Bowers Excavating | Mandan | 7 | F |
| Aztec Construction | West Fargo | 7 | F |
Were you injured at work in North Dakota?
Look up your employer's safety record. Employers with D or F safety grades have a history of OSHA violations — if you've been hurt at one of these workplaces, you may have a strong workers' compensation claim.
North Dakota Workers' Comp FAQ
What is the filing deadline for workers' comp in North Dakota?
The filing deadline in North Dakota is 1 year from injury date. Must report injury immediately, no later than 7 days
What benefits does North Dakota workers' compensation cover?
North Dakota workers' compensation benefits include medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
How do I check my employer's safety record?
Use the search bar above to look up any employer in North Dakota. WorkplaceFile.com has OSHA violation records for 6,769 employers in the state, including safety grades from A (no violations) to F (significantly elevated violations).
Does my employer's OSHA record affect my workers' comp claim?
While OSHA violations and workers' comp claims are separate processes, an employer's history of safety violations can provide evidence of unsafe working conditions. 2,674 employers in North Dakota have an F safety grade.
What is the governing statute for North Dakota workers' comp?
Workers' compensation in North Dakota is governed by N.D. Cent. Code § 65-01 et seq..