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MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ST PAUL, MN 55111
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Inspection records
Sep 20, 1994#120408141Sep 20, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120408141$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120408141
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 20, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 1994
- Closed
- Oct 4, 1994
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
- 5101 Northwest Dr, Building B, 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.
May 31, 1994#120379490May 31, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#120379490$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120379490
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 13, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 16,340
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Bldg B&c, 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.
Jan 20, 1994#120360367Jan 20, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#120360367$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120360367
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 20, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 20, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 11, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5101 Northwest Dr (bldg 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.
Jan 6, 1994#120413752Jan 6, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#120413752$61,25023 viol.23 violations$61,250 in penalties
Inspection #120413752
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1994
- Contested
- May 24, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $82,750
- Penalties on Record
- $61,250
- Site Address
- 5101 Northwest Dr, Bldg B, 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 24, 1994. Final orders are recorded through Jun 3, 1996. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 7 | 0 - 0.0188 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 7 | 0 - 0.0014 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 7 | 0 - 0.0444 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 7 | 0 - 0.000743 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 7 | 0 - 2.5982 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 - 5.7769 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 7 | 0 - 0.0222 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 7 | 0 - 0.1205 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 7 | 0 - 0.1004 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 7 | 0 - 0.0125 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 - 0.0024 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 2 | 46 | $40,000 | $34,300 | Aug 8, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Jun 3, 1996 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Sep 6, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Jun 3, 1996 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Serious | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Jun 3, 1996 |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Serious | 2 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Jun 3, 1996 |
| 01002A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $14,700 | $7,300 | Aug 8, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Jun 3, 1996 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 28, 1993#120372016Dec 28, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#120372016$7,40023 viol.23 violations$7,400 in penalties
Inspection #120372016
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 20, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 23, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 16,340
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 20 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,400
- Penalties on Record
- $7,400
- Site Address
- Bldg B&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 (5 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065302 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Feb 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $1,650 | $1,650 | Feb 27, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 VI | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Feb 27, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 2 | 15 | $360 | $360 | Mar 5, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 30, 1993#120394655Nov 30, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120394655$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #120394655
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 1, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 6, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Building C, World Perks Department, St Paul, MN 55155
- 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 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Aug 22, 1994 | - | - |
Nov 12, 1992#120439617Nov 12, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120439617$1,5412 viol.2 violations$1,541 in penalties
Inspection #120439617
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 16, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,541
- Penalties on Record
- $1,541
- Site Address
- 7200 34th Ave S, Freight Services Bldg F., St Paul, MN 55155
- 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 | 5205011001 | Other | 1 | 8 | $536 | $536 | Mar 8, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5205011601 | Other | 1 | 84 | $1,005 | $1,005 | Feb 8, 1993 | - | - |
Oct 13, 1992#120439450Oct 13, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120439450$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120439450
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 20, 1992
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
- 5101 Northwest Dr, Bldg B, 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.
Oct 13, 1992#120432299Oct 13, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#120432299$1,0881 viol.1 violation$1,088 in penalties
Inspection #120432299
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 16, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,088
- Penalties on Record
- $1,088
- Site Address
- 5101 Northwest Dr, Bldg B, 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 | 5205066001 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,088 | $1,088 | Dec 7, 1992 | - | - |
Jul 30, 1992#120425616Jul 30, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120425616$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120425616
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 25, 1992
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
- Minneapolis/St. Paul International 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
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