Inspection #120413752
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of NORTHWEST AIRLINES at 5101 Northwest Dr, Bldg B, St Paul, MN 55111 on Jan 6, 1994. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Jun 3, 1996.
OSHA documented 23 violations (16 serious, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $61,250. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 91 air monitoring samples covering 13 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium, Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co), and 8 more.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 120413752
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1996
- Contested
- May 24, 1994
- Final Order
- Jun 3, 1996
- Total Violations
- 23
- Penalties on Record
- $61,250
- Initial Penalties
- $82,750
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
- Address
- 5101 Northwest Dr, Bldg B, St Paul, MN 55111
- Industry
| Inspection | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| #305292385 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $1,800 |
| #304191703 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $1,500 |
| #303469498 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $700 |
| #302907407 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #302495767 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #301851945 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #301849154 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #301849162 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #126565316 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #126593904 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #300359106 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #126562644 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #126566512 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $700 |
| #126573179 | Accident (A) | 1 violation | $21,000 |
| #126571744 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $1,960 |
| #120379417 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #120410485 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #120449079 | Referral (C) | 3 violations | $1,750 |
| #120408901 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $2,625 |
| #120408356 | Complaint (B) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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.
Inspection closed Jun 3, 1996.
16 serious, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
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 |
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | $40,000 | $34,300 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 6, 1994 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 01002A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | $14,700 | $7,300 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 01003 | 5206070002 | Serious | $7,800 | $3,900 | Sep 6, 1994 |
| 01004 | 5206070001 OSHA citation code: 5206070001 G | Serious | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sep 6, 1994 |
| 02001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $1,700 | $1,700 | May 16, 1994 |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | $1,300 | $1,300 | May 11, 1994 |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Serious | $2,000 | $0 | Sep 6, 1994 |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Serious | $1,900 | $1,900 | Jun 6, 1994 |
| 02005 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $1,300 | $1,300 | Jun 6, 1994 |
| 02006A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | $3,250 | $3,250 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 02006B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 02006C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 F02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 02007 | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 M04 | Serious | $1,300 | $1,300 | Sep 6, 1994 |
| 03001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | $900 | $900 | Jun 6, 1994 |
| 03002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1994 |
| 03003 | 5205066003 | Other | $600 | $600 | May 16, 1994 |
| 03004 | 5206070001 OSHA citation code: 5206070001 D | Other | $1,000 | $1,000 | Sep 6, 1994 |
| 03005 | 5206070001 | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 6, 1994 |
| 03006 | 5206100001 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 16, 1994 |
| 03007 | 5206.1100 OSHA citation code: 52061100 A | Other | $0 | $0 | May 16, 1994 |
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.
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