ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES
4TH AVE. AND WEST CENTER ST., ROCHESTER, MN 55902
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Inspection records
May 4, 2007#311022610May 4, 2007Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#311022610$2,1002 viol.2 violations$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #311022610
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- May 10, 2007
- Contested
- Jun 4, 2007
- Final Order
- Sep 22, 2007
- Closed
- Sep 20, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 3rd Ave. And 5th Street Se, Rochester, MN 55904
- Industry
- 221122 Electric Power Distribution
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 | 1926.950 General (Electric Power Transmission and Distribution) OSHA citation code: 19260950 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,750 | $1,750 | May 29, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Sep 22, 2007 |
| 01002 | 1926.950 General (Electric Power Transmission and Distribution) OSHA citation code: 19260950 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,750 | $350 | May 29, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Sep 22, 2007 |
Dec 13, 2005#309506624Dec 13, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309506624$6301 viol.1 violation$630 in penalties
Inspection #309506624
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 13, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 2005
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 4000 E River Rd Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- Industry
- 221122 Electric Power Distribution
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 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $900 | $630 | Jan 19, 2006 | - | - |
Jul 9, 1999#126596766Jul 9, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#126596766$1,2601 viol.1 violation$1,260 in penalties
Inspection #126596766
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,260
- Site Address
- 20th St Sw And 5th Ave Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
- 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 | 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution OSHA citation code: 19100269 W06 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,260 | Aug 17, 1999 | - | - |
Oct 31, 1995#126561380Oct 31, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#126561380$2,5204 viol.4 violations$2,520 in penalties
Inspection #126561380
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 8, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $2,520
- Site Address
- 4000 E River Rd Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $1,800 | $1,260 | Jun 8, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,200 | $840 | Dec 12, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution OSHA citation code: 19100269 A02 III | Other | 1 | 50 | $600 | $420 | Jan 10, 1996 | - | - |
Oct 13, 1992#120445606Oct 13, 1992Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#120445606$1,0802 viol.2 violations$1,080 in penalties
Inspection #120445606
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 1992
- Contested
- Nov 16, 1992
- Final Order
- Nov 8, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 2, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,540
- Penalties on Record
- $1,080
- Site Address
- 20th St Sw And 5th Ave Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.200 Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19260200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $770 | $540 | Nov 18, 1992 | Nov 16, 1992 | Nov 8, 1993 |
| 01002 | 5207.100 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $770 | $540 | Nov 18, 1992 | Nov 16, 1992 | Nov 8, 1993 |
Apr 5, 1991#111684551Apr 5, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111684551$2862 viol.2 violations$286 in penalties
Inspection #111684551
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 5, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1991
- Closed
- May 31, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $286
- Penalties on Record
- $286
- Site Address
- 404 21st St. S.w., Rochester, MN 55902
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $286 | $286 | May 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1991 | - | - |
Oct 28, 1986#104542253Oct 28, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104542253$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104542253
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 506 1st Ave. Ne, Rochester, MN 55904
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.951 Medical Services and First Aid (Electric Power) OSHA citation code: 19260951 B 2 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.951 Medical Services and First Aid (Electric Power) OSHA citation code: 19260951 B 3 | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.450 Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260450 A 2 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1926.50 Medical Services and First Aid (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260050 D 1 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1926.200 Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19260200 G 1 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1986 | - | - |
Aug 28, 1986#104595194Aug 28, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104595194$2272 viol.2 violations$227 in penalties
Inspection #104595194
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 9, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $227
- Penalties on Record
- $227
- Site Address
- 4th Ave. And West Center St., Rochester, MN 55902
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 I 1 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $227 | $227 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
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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.
8 inspections, 1986 to 2007. 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).
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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: electric power transmission, control, and distribution reported 2.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.7%; NAICS 22112 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source