How many OSHA inspections has NELS NELSON & SONS, INC. had?

NELS NELSON & SONS, INC. has been inspected 74 times by OSHA between Oct 5, 1982 and Jun 6, 2007, with 70 violations and $14,211 in penalties on record.

How does Minnesota's state OSHA plan work?

Minnesota operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. MNOSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

What is a planned (programmed) OSHA inspection?

Planned inspections are part of OSHA's proactive enforcement strategy. OSHA selects workplaces for inspection based on objective criteria such as industry injury rates, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs (NEPs/LEPs), or targeting of specific high-hazard industries. Being selected for a planned inspection does not indicate that OSHA has received a complaint or that a specific hazard has been reported.

NELS NELSON & SONS, INC.

$14,211

Penalties

Violations

Inspections

NELS NELSON & SONS, INC.

75TH AVE W AND COLEMAN ST, DULUTH, MN 55807

NELS NELSON & SONS, INC. has had 74 OSHA inspections since Oct 5, 1982, resulting in 70 violations and $14,211 in penalties on record.

As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.

23Serious

0Willful

2Repeat

45Other

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.200Accident Prevention Signs and Tags	11	$1,310
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	7	$5,513
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	6	$910
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	6	$2,136
1926.102Eye and Face Protection (Construction)	4	$408
1926.904Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents	4	$76
5207.100	4	$870
1926.900General Provisions (Blasting and Explosives)	3	$0
1926.152Flammable Liquids	2	$0
1926.101Hearing Protection	2	$60

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#311077903	Jun 6, 2007	Planned	Complete	2	$1,050
#310139860	Aug 1, 2006	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#309251064	Aug 16, 2005	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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