Establishment profile
FRITZ COMPANY, INC.
1912 HASTINGS AVENUE, NEWPORT, MN, 55055
424940 — Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
FRITZ COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 51 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $2,055 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 114 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FRITZ COMPANY, 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
86% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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 · $2,055 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 3 | $318 | Oct 1973 | Jan 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1973 | Nov 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1973 | Nov 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1973 | Nov 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $315 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070002 | 1 | 1 | $315 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5206.080001 | 1 | 1 | $105 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A03 I | 1 | 1 | $72 | Nov 1982 | Nov 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $30 | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0159 E02 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Oct 1973 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 B | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5205.0040 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q 6 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1990 | Mar 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1990 | Mar 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1990 | Mar 1990 |
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 4249 within MN. Peer group: 114 employers. This establishment has 51 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FRITZ COMPANY, 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 FRITZ COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 FRITZ COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for FRITZ COMPANY, 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 FRITZ COMPANY, 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. 10 citations · 4S&S · $2,131 proposed / $2,131 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6503913 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 6503912 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 6503909 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9998913 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Oct 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $168 | $168 |
| 6503908 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 9998912 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Oct 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6503911 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Jul 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6503910 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Jul 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9696835 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Sep 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9696834 | Power Screener #1 Wright, MN | Sep 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
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 FRITZ COMPANY, 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 FRITZ COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FRITZ COMPANY, 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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRITZ CO INC 1912 HASTINGS AVE · NEWPORT, MN, 55055 | 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 criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FRITZ COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-26 | Planned | 8 | 5 | $1,575 | |
| 1992-01-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-02-09 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-01-14 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $196 | |
| 1982-12-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-22 | Planned | 20 | — | $144 | |
| 1973-10-01 | Planned | 14 | — | $140 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- WINNER TOBACCO WHOLESALE INCMINNEAPOLIS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FRITZ COMPANY, 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 FRITZ COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FRITZ COMPANY, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 51 violations and $2,055 in total penalties.
- How does FRITZ COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FRITZ COMPANY, INC. operates in the tobacco product and electronic cigarette merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.