Establishment profile
ENERGY ECONOMICS INC
109 SOUTH ST SE, DODGE CENTER, MN, 55927
237120 — Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Summary
ENERGY ECONOMICS INC has accumulated 52 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $97,217 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 963 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ENERGY ECONOMICS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $94,640 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 K01 | 2 | 2 | $21,200 | Sep 1999 | Feb 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 I | 2 | 2 | $1,400 | Sep 1999 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C07 | 2 | 2 | $700 | Dec 1991 | Mar 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 K04 | 2 | 2 | $600 | Sep 1999 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 5205.120003 | 2 | 2 | $140 | Apr 1994 | Mar 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 E01 | 1 | 1 | $20,000 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 C | 1 | 1 | $20,000 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 I01 | 1 | 1 | $20,000 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 M04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 F03 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 D05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 L02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1820.65302 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 H02 II | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 L03 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 H01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 I02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 |
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 2371 within MN. Peer group: 963 employers. This establishment has 52 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 62 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 ENERGY ECONOMICS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 ENERGY ECONOMICS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ENERGY ECONOMICS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ENERGY ECONOMICS 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 ENERGY ECONOMICS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ENERGY ECONOMICS 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). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENERGY ECONOMICS INC 109 SOUTH ST SE · DODGE CENTER, MN, 55927 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Aug 2004 | 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 criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ENERGY ECONOMICS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CATHODIC PROTECTION - REPLACE RECTIFIERScontract · Last action 2015-02-20$380,852
- Department of DefenseMAINTAIN CATHODIC PROTECTION AT 8 MMIII SITEScontract · Last action 2022-07-11$261,538
- Department of DefenseREPAIR CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMScontract · Last action 2020-09-22$236,686
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR 2 DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2013-05-29$132,686
- Department of DefenseANODES, W/200' #8 HMWPEcontract · Last action 2008-09-04$104,133
- Department of DefenseCATHODIC PROTECTION-BASE YEAR - DO# 5000contract · Last action 2011-03-08$103,529
- Department of DefenseTAS::57 3404::TAS RECOVERY-- GHLN061065B - MAINTAIN CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS MISSILE SITES ARRA::YES::ARRAcontract · Last action 2010-06-18$91,968
- Department of DefenseTAS::57 3404::TAS RECOVERY-- GHLN061065C - MAINTAIN CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS MISSILE SITES ARRA::YES::ARRAcontract · Last action 2010-06-18$91,558
- Department of DefenseCATHODIC PROTECTION BASE YEARcontract · Last action 2011-05-17$72,252
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR 1contract · Last action 2011-09-30$60,765
- Department of DefenseHIGH SILICON CAST IRON ANODEScontract · Last action 2010-07-27$38,286
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR 1contract · Last action 2011-09-30$15,969
- Department of DefenseANODES, W/200' #8 HMWPEcontract · Last action 2008-09-19$11,565
- Department of DefenseBASE YEARcontract · Last action 2014-05-30$0
- Department of DefenseANODES, W/200' #8 HMWPEcontract · Last action 2009-12-03$0
- Department of DefenseANODES, W/200' #8 HMWPEcontract · Last action 2007-12-07$-607
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238190 - OTHER FOUNDATION, STRUCTURE, AND BUILDING EXTERIOR CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2022-07-11. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-23 | Planned | 7 | 4 | $2,520 | |
| 2004-08-31 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-01-29 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $3,200 | |
| 2000-09-13 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1999-05-10 | Complaint | 24 | 15 | $90,000 | |
| 1994-03-09 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-04-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-10 | Planned | 15 | — | $297 |
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 ENERGY ECONOMICS 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ENERGY ECONOMICS INC's OSHA violation history?
- ENERGY ECONOMICS INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 52 violations and $97,217 in total penalties.
- How does ENERGY ECONOMICS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- ENERGY ECONOMICS INC operates in the oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.5. ENERGY ECONOMICS INC's self-reported DART rate is 1.54 compared to an industry average of 0.2.