Establishment profile
EDWIN E THORESON INC
515 5TH AVE W, GRAND MARAIS, MN, 55604
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
EDWIN E THORESON INC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $2,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,080 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
EDWIN E THORESON INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $2,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 D | 1 | 1 | $400 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 5207.0100 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 IXC | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
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 in NAICS 2389 within MN. Peer group: 1,080 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for EDWIN E THORESON INC. 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 EDWIN E THORESON INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 EDWIN E THORESON INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for EDWIN E THORESON 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 EDWIN E THORESON 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. 79 citations · 24S&S · $15,667 proposed / $14,117 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8769519 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,300 | $4,750 |
| 9697010 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Nov 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9697009 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Nov 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 6159497 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 6493674 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 8769515 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552783 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552782 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552779 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6491653 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6159494 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $203 | $203 |
| 6159003 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2003 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $201 | $201 |
| 6134804 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 6134391 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 6134387 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 6134386 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 9697011 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Nov 2024 | — | No | HighNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9626063 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9626062 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9486387 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9448746 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9448745 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9380943 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2019 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9380934 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9380933 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9380932 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9380931 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9380018 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9380017 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jul 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8889145 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 6491652 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6408421 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8889147 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8889146 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847528 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847527 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847526 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847525 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847524 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847523 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744005 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744004 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744003 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8769521 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8769520 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8769517 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8769516 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6556631 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6556629 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552784 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552781 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552780 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6491654 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6491651 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6408420 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6408419 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6408418 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6408417 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6133367 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $76 | $76 |
| 6133371 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2001 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 6175459 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159913 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Nov 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159499 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159498 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Jun 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159496 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159495 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159493 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159004 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159002 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6134803 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134390 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134389 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134388 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134385 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134384 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6133370 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6133368 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7811775 | Wash Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 8769518 | Crusher #2 Cook, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 EDWIN E THORESON 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 EDWIN E THORESON INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for EDWIN E THORESON INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDWIN E THORESON INC 225 DEVIL TRACK ROAD · GRAND MARAIS, MN, 55604 | Air | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
EDWIN E THORESON INC 31 THORESON DR · WEST COOK UNORGANIZED, MN, 55604 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237310 - HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2020-06-03. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-17 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $2,000 | |
| 1994-06-23 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-30 | Planned | 3 | — | $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 EDWIN E THORESON INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 EDWIN E THORESON INC's OSHA violation history?
- EDWIN E THORESON INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $2,000 in total penalties.
- How does EDWIN E THORESON INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- EDWIN E THORESON INC operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.