BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY
19TH ST AND MINNESOTA AVE, DULUTH, MN 55802
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Inspection records
Feb 15, 2023#346544141Feb 15, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346544141$3153 viol.3 violations$315 in penalties
Inspection #346544141
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 15, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 2023
- Final Order
- Apr 7, 2023
- Closed
- Apr 20, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $315
- Site Address
- 4050 Haines Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
- Industry
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.403 Electrical - General Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260403 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $150 | $105 | Apr 22, 2023 | - | Apr 7, 2023 |
| 01002 | 1926.405 Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260405 G02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $150 | $105 | Apr 22, 2023 | - | Apr 7, 2023 |
| 01003 | 1926.405 Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260405 G02 IV | Other | 1 | 2 | $150 | $105 | Apr 22, 2023 | - | Apr 7, 2023 |
Oct 3, 2014#317870574Oct 3, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#317870574$3851 viol.1 violation$385 in penalties
Inspection #317870574
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 3, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 3, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $550
- Penalties on Record
- $385
- Site Address
- 2nd Ave Nw & 3rd St W, Duluth, MN 55806
- Industry
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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 | 1926.453 Aerial Lifts OSHA citation code: 19260453 B02V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $550 | $385 | Oct 13, 2014 | - | - |
Jun 3, 2010#314578238Jun 3, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314578238$1751 viol.1 violation$175 in penalties
Inspection #314578238
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 8, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 7, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $250
- Penalties on Record
- $175
- Site Address
- 1120 W Railroad Street, Duluth, MN 55816
- Industry
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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 | 182065302 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $250 | $175 | Jul 12, 2010 | - | - |
Mar 21, 2007#310898598Mar 21, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310898598$3001 viol.1 violation$300 in penalties
Inspection #310898598
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 2007
- Contested
- Apr 19, 2007
- Final Order
- Jun 28, 2007
- Closed
- Jul 18, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 4735 Mall Drive, Duluth, MN 55811
- Industry
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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 | 1926.403 Electrical - General Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260403 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $450 | $300 | Apr 11, 2007 | Apr 19, 2007 | Jun 28, 2007 |
Jul 6, 2005#309140234Jul 6, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309140234$3501 viol.1 violation$350 in penalties
Inspection #309140234
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 2005
- Closed
- Aug 23, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 508 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
- Industry
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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 | 1926.453 Aerial Lifts OSHA citation code: 19260453 B02 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Jul 29, 2005 | - | - |
Jan 14, 2002#304804081Jan 14, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304804081$3001 viol.1 violation$300 in penalties
Inspection #304804081
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 18, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 2528 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN 55811
- 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 | 1926.403 Electrical - General Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260403 I02 I | Serious | 4 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Feb 12, 2002 | - | - |
May 2, 1996#126563923May 2, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#126563923$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126563923
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1996
- Closed
- May 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN 55811
- 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.
Apr 16, 1996#126563840Apr 16, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#126563840$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126563840
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 16, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4600 Stebner Road, Duluth, MN 55811
- 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.
Nov 12, 1992#120444856Nov 12, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120444856$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #120444856
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 12, 1992
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 105 S 40th Avenue East, Duluth, MN 55804
- 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 | 1926.404 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260404 B01 IIIA | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 1, 1993 | - | - |
Jan 27, 1992#111616116Jan 27, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111616116$1321 viol.1 violation$132 in penalties
Inspection #111616116
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 24, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $132
- Penalties on Record
- $132
- Site Address
- 19th St And Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN 55802
- 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 | 1926.405 Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260405 A02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $132 | $132 | Mar 8, 1992 | - | - |
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About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
19 inspections, 1986 to 2023. 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: electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors reported 1.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.7%; NAICS 23821 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source