Establishment profile
ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER
8124 W HWY 61, SCHROEDER, MN, 55613
221112 — Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Summary
ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 15 years of recorded history, with $14,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 61st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 96 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 75th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $14,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1820.65302 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2211 within MN. Peer group: 96 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 10 cases · 1 ULP · 9 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-RC-279326 | Representation election | Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-245060 | Representation election | Jul 2019 | Aug 2019 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-237691 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-229352 | Representation election | Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-222969 | Representation election | Jun 2018 | Aug 2018 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-182690 | Representation election | Aug 2016 | Oct 2016 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017482 | Representation election | Jan 2007 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017460 | Representation election | Aug 2006 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017453 | Representation election | Jun 2006 | Aug 2006 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017262 | Representation election | Apr 2004 | Jun 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-23 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $14,000 | |
| 2010-09-07 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER's OSHA violation history?
- ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 2 violations and $14,000 in total penalties.
- How does ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER's safety record compare to its industry?
- ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER operates in the fossil fuel electric power generation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.
- Has ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ALLETE INC DBA MINNESOTA POWER.