BEND TEC INC
366 GARFIELD AVE, DULUTH, MN 55801
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Inspection records
Nov 3, 2008#312734726Nov 3, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#312734726$1,1552 viol.2 violations$1,155 in penalties
Inspection #312734726
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 3, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 2008
- Contested
- Dec 17, 2008
- Final Order
- May 28, 2009
- Closed
- Jul 8, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,650
- Penalties on Record
- $1,155
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- 332996 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $900 | $630 | Jul 15, 2009 | Dec 17, 2008 | May 28, 2009 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 2 | 1 | $750 | $525 | Dec 18, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | Mar 2, 2009 |
Aug 2, 2005#309111425Aug 2, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309111425$4902 viol.2 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #309111425
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 2005
- Closed
- Oct 5, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- 332996 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $210 | Sep 26, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $280 | Sep 19, 2005 | - | - |
Apr 6, 1999#129449732Apr 6, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#129449732$5601 viol.1 violation$560 in penalties
Inspection #129449732
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 116
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 8 | $800 | $560 | Jun 25, 1999 | - | - |
Apr 6, 1999#129449542Apr 6, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#129449542$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #129449542
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 8, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 116
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jan 23, 1997#126564913Jan 23, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#126564913$3,00018 viol.18 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #126564913
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 1997
- Contested
- Mar 4, 1997
- Final Order
- Jun 22, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 17, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 88
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $135 | Feb 24, 1997 | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 22, 1997 |
| 01002 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B15 | Other | 1 | 1 | $600 | $180 | Feb 18, 1997 | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 22, 1997 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $270 | Mar 18, 1997 | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 22, 1997 |
| 01004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Serious | 3 | 3 | $450 | $135 | Mar 17, 1997 | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 22, 1997 |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $135 | Mar 18, 1997 | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 22, 1997 |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $450 | $135 | Feb 18, 1997 | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 22, 1997 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 7, 1991#111655718Feb 7, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#111655718$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #111655718
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 1991
- Closed
- Feb 13, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 4, 1990#111611364Oct 4, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#111611364$3648 viol.8 violations$364 in penalties
Inspection #111611364
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 1, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $364
- Penalties on Record
- $364
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $364 | $364 | Nov 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 18, 1990#107740706Jul 18, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107740706$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107740706
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 18, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 15, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 366 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5205.1210 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5205075002 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1990 | - | - |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1990 to 2008. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing reported 2.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.7%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source