UTILITY SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, INC.
WEST OF GRAND AVE, DULUTH, MN 55807
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Inspection records
Oct 31, 2008#312734643Oct 31, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312734643$3,0005 viol.5 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #312734643
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 2008
- Closed
- Dec 16, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- Charles Rd & Howard Gnesen, Duluth, MN 55811
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Dec 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Dec 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Dec 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 B04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Dec 5, 2008 | - | - |
Apr 24, 2007#310948930Apr 24, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310948930$9802 viol.2 violations$980 in penalties
Inspection #310948930
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 2007
- Closed
- May 18, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $980
- Site Address
- London Road & 24th Avenue East, Duluth, MN 55812
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $280 | May 8, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $700 | May 8, 2007 | - | - |
Jun 8, 2006#310078530Jun 8, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310078530$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310078530
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 8, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 8, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1530 Chinook Drive, Duluth, MN 55811
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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.
Sep 8, 2005#309251338Sep 8, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309251338$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309251338
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 2005
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Intersection Of Teak Avenue & Palm Street, Duluth, MN 55811
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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.
Jun 15, 2005#309117547Jun 15, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309117547$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309117547
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 2005
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Norwood & Howard Gnesen Road, Duluth, MN 55804
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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.
May 17, 2005#309077493May 17, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309077493$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309077493
Dates
- Opened
- May 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- May 17, 2005
- Closed
- May 17, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 508 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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.
Oct 7, 2004#307944256Oct 7, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307944256$1,8904 viol.4 violations$1,890 in penalties
Inspection #307944256
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 2004
- Closed
- Nov 19, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,700
- Penalties on Record
- $1,890
- Site Address
- 86th Ave W & Falcon St, Duluth, MN 55803
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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 | 1926.100 Head Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260100 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $315 | Oct 29, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $420 | Oct 29, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $630 | Oct 29, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5207100004 OSHA citation code: 5207100004 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $525 | Oct 29, 2004 | - | - |
Oct 7, 2003#307132977Oct 7, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307132977$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307132977
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 7, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 91st Avenue West & Idaho Street, Duluth, MN 55803
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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.
Oct 7, 2003#306766445Oct 7, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306766445$7001 viol.1 violation$700 in penalties
Inspection #306766445
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 2003
- Closed
- Jan 15, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- Swan Lake Rd & Crystal Pl, Duluth, MN 55811
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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 | 1926.602 Material Handling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260602 A09 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $700 | Nov 5, 2003 | - | - |
Jul 24, 2003#306760265Jul 24, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306760265$1,2602 viol.2 violations$1,260 in penalties
Inspection #306760265
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2003
- Closed
- Sep 17, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,260
- Site Address
- 93rd Ave W & Grace St, Duluth, MN 55803
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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 | 1926.602 Material Handling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260602 A09 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $900 | $630 | Aug 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $630 | Aug 14, 2003 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
16 inspections, 1991 to 2008. 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.