BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF) is a line-haul railroads employer in SUPERIOR, WI. Federal records show 4 OSHA inspections with 6 violations and $29,810 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF)

3900 EAST 2ND STREET, SUPERIOR, WI, 54880

Parent: Burlington Northern Santa Fe (76 locations)

482111Line-Haul Railroads

Federal Enforcement
4
OSHA inspections
6 violations
$29,810 in penalties
1 fatalities3 National Emphasis Program inspections6 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
3.4
Industry Avg DART
2.8
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
4
OSHA Violations
6
Total Penalties
$29,810
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
15 years
Last Activity
39 days ago
Inspection Rate
0.3/yr
Violation Rate
0.4/yr
Violation Severity Mix
33% serious$4,968 avg per violation$7,453 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$29,810 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
2
Accident
1
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 50% of inspections

Peer Comparison

89%
Worse than most peers
vs 10 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF)'s OSHA violation history?
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF) has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $29,810 in total penalties.
How does BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF)'s safety record compare to its industry?
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF) operates in the line-haul railroads industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.
Has BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF) had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF).