BIG NORTH DISTRIBUTING INC.
1176 ADAMS AVE. N.W., BEMIDJI, MN 56601
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Inspection records
Dec 4, 2012#316858455Dec 4, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#316858455$3,15010 viol.10 violations$3,150 in penalties
Inspection #316858455
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 2012
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,150
- Penalties on Record
- $3,150
- Site Address
- 1180 Adams Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065308 | Serious | 1 | 26 | $300 | $300 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $600 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5205011601 | Serious | 1 | 26 | $600 | $600 | Jan 5, 2013 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5205014001 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
| 01005 | 5206070001 | Serious | 1 | 26 | $600 | $600 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 2 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01II | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Dec 30, 2012 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
| 02005 | 5206070001 OSHA citation code: 5206070001 B | Other | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 2013 | - | - |
Feb 8, 1988#104525951Feb 8, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104525951$383 viol.3 violations$38 in penalties
Inspection #104525951
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 13, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $38
- Penalties on Record
- $38
- Site Address
- 1176 Adams Ave. N.w., Bemidji, MN 56601
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 VC | Serious | 1 | 1 | $38 | $38 | Feb 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1988 | - | - |
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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.
2 inspections, 1988 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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: beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers reported 5.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.7%; NAICS 4248 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source