BRIESE IRON WORKS INC
4525 HWY 63 NORTH, Rochester, MN 55901
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Inspection records
Apr 20, 2026#348886813Apr 20, 2026Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#348886813$2,8002 viol.2 violations$2,800 in penalties
Inspection #348886813
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2026
- Final Order
- May 28, 2026
- Closed
- Jun 29, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 117
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,800
- Site Address
- 7010 Dresser Drive Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,600 | $1,600 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 28, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $1,200 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 28, 2026 |
May 26, 2022#345987200May 26, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345987200$9001 viol.1 violation$900 in penalties
Inspection #345987200
Dates
- Opened
- May 26, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 2022
- Final Order
- Aug 16, 2022
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 78
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 7010 Dresser Drive Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C09 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $900 | $900 | Jul 27, 2022 | - | Aug 16, 2022 |
Feb 9, 2022#345824213Feb 9, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#345824213$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345824213
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- May 17, 2022
- Closed
- Aug 4, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 78
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7010 Dresser Drive Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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.
Apr 22, 2021#345273999Apr 22, 2021Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345273999$1,3503 viol.3 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #345273999
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 22, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 2021
- Final Order
- May 6, 2021
- Closed
- Jun 9, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 7010 Dresser Drive Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | May 30, 2021 | - | May 6, 2021 |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $750 | $750 | May 30, 2021 | - | May 6, 2021 |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | May 30, 2021 | - | May 6, 2021 |
Dec 10, 2013#317443190Dec 10, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#317443190$1,1204 viol.4 violations$1,120 in penalties
Inspection #317443190
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 2013
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 39
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,120
- Site Address
- 7010 Dresser Drive Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Jan 11, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Dec 22, 2013 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 B04IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Jan 11, 2014 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5205014001 | Serious | 20 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Jan 24, 2014 | - | - |
Sep 2, 2010#314837402Sep 2, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314837402$1,3305 viol.5 violations$1,330 in penalties
Inspection #314837402
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 2010
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,900
- Penalties on Record
- $1,330
- Site Address
- 7010 Dresser Drive Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $210 | Oct 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $210 | Oct 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 5 | $500 | $350 | Oct 2, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Oct 2, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 5205067502 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $300 | $210 | Oct 16, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 22, 2006#309899359Feb 22, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309899359$1571 viol.1 violation$157 in penalties
Inspection #309899359
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2006
- Closed
- Apr 6, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $225
- Penalties on Record
- $157
- Site Address
- 7010 Dresser Drive Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $225 | $157 | Mar 25, 2006 | - | - |
Feb 14, 1983#15373889Feb 14, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#15373889$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15373889
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 14, 1983
- Closed
- Feb 17, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4525 Hwy 63 North, Rochester, MN 55901
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
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.
8 inspections, 1983 to 2026. 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 structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source