Establishment profile
D H BLATTNER & SONS INC
LAKE AVENUE & MICHIGAN STREET SOUTH, DULUTH, MN, 55802
Summary
D H BLATTNER & SONS INC has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $1,257 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43,053 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 42 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
D H BLATTNER & SONS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $1,257 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B02 | 2 | 2 | $400 | Jul 1983 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0700 A | 1 | 1 | $350 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jul 1983 | Jul 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A01 | 1 | 1 | $133 | Nov 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A02 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 1983 | Jul 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A09 | 1 | 1 | $24 | Jul 1983 | Jul 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0102 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0556 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0556 B02 V | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0550 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0550 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0152 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1983 | Apr 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0401 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1983 | Apr 1983 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer. Peer group: 43,053 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for D H BLATTNER & SONS INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 D H BLATTNER & SONS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 42+ years. Most recent activity: 42 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 D H BLATTNER & SONS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for D H BLATTNER & SONS INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other D H BLATTNER & SONS INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 36 citations · 10S&S · 36 contractor · $8,984 proposed / $8,984 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8848006 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 8738964 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 8672194 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 8848005 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 8848010 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 6492333 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 8848114 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Mar 2015 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 6191893 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Feb 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8738963 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 8738962 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 8738961 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 8738960 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 6564487 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 8664496 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 8840538 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Mar 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8848007 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847193 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Oct 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847192 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Oct 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8738356 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Mar 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8713572 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jul 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8713571 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jul 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8713570 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jul 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8672044 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6564505 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jan 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6564504 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jan 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6564503 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jan 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6564489 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Nov 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6564488 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6493343 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6164182 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164181 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164180 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7837862 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Mar 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7837861 | Kasota Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Mar 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7838281 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7838280 | Ottawa Plant Le Sueur, MN contractor: D H Blattner & Sons Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for D H BLATTNER & SONS INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 D H BLATTNER & SONS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for D H BLATTNER & SONS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for D H BLATTNER & SONS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-05-14 | Planned | 6 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1983-10-11 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $483 | |
| 1983-07-15 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $624 | |
| 1983-04-22 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-12-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on D H BLATTNER & SONS INC 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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- D H BLATTNER & SONS INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $1,257 in total penalties.