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MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ST PAUL, MN 55111
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Inspection records
Jul 29, 2002#305292385Jul 29, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#305292385$1,8003 viol.3 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #305292385
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 2002
- Contested
- Aug 26, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 3, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,161
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- Main Terminal Mpls St Paul International, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Aug 26, 2002. Final orders are recorded through Nov 15, 2002. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Aug 21, 2002 | Aug 26, 2002 | Nov 15, 2002 |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 E02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $900 | $300 | Nov 13, 2002 | Aug 26, 2002 | Nov 15, 2002 |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Sep 9, 2002 | - | - |
Feb 28, 2001#304191703Feb 28, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304191703$1,5002 viol.2 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #304191703
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2001
- Contested
- Aug 31, 2001
- Final Order
- Mar 25, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 8, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- Bldg B Msp Int'l Airport, St Paul, MN 55450
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 K02 IIC | Other | 4 | 6 | $2,100 | $1,500 | Aug 26, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 | Mar 25, 2002 |
| 01001B | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 K02 IID | Other | 4 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 | Mar 25, 2002 |
Mar 13, 2000#303469498Mar 13, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303469498$7002 viol.2 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #303469498
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2000
- Contested
- Aug 24, 2000
- Final Order
- Jan 24, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 26, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- Building C, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065308 | Other | 1 | 850 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2001 | Aug 24, 2000 | Jan 24, 2004 |
| 02001 | 5210063001 | Other | 3 | 900 | $700 | $700 | Sep 12, 2000 | Aug 24, 2000 | Jan 24, 2003 |
Sep 28, 1999#302907407Sep 28, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302907407$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302907407
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 14, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Building C, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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.
Dec 30, 1998#302495767Dec 30, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302495767$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #302495767
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 30, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1999
- Contested
- Apr 20, 1999
- Final Order
- Aug 12, 1999
- Closed
- Nov 29, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 7500 Airline Drive,building C, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065302 | Serious | 1 | 310 | $25,000 | $5,000 | Apr 20, 1999 | Apr 20, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 |
Sep 5, 1997#301851945Sep 5, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301851945$6001 viol.1 violation$600 in penalties
Inspection #301851945
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 1997
- Contested
- Oct 28, 1997
- Final Order
- Oct 2, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 8, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- Eagan Site And Building A, J, & Natco, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5206070001 | Other | 2 | 83 | $1,200 | $600 | Dec 2, 2000 | Oct 28, 1997 | Oct 2, 2000 |
Jun 26, 1997#301849162Jun 26, 1997Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#301849162$2,7304 viol.4 violations$2,730 in penalties
Inspection #301849162
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 1997
- Contested
- Nov 5, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,730
- Site Address
- Bldg B, Mpls/St Paul Intl Airport, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 5, 1997. Final orders are recorded through Sep 29, 2000. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $2,100 | $1,365 | Sep 29, 2000 | Nov 5, 1997 | Sep 29, 2000 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Nov 29, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5205102001 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $2,100 | $1,365 | Sep 29, 2000 | Nov 5, 1997 | Sep 29, 2000 |
Jun 26, 1997#301849154Jun 26, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301849154$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301849154
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 26, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Bldg B, Mpls/St Paul Intl Airport, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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.
Jul 16, 1996#126593904Jul 16, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#126593904$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126593904
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5101 Northwest Dr, St Paul, MN 55111
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Jul 16, 1996#126565316Jul 16, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#126565316$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126565316
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Building B, Engine Shop, St Paul, MN 55111
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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.
33 inspections, 1982 to 2002. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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