Establishment profile
GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION
9110 MEADOWVIEW, BLOOMINGTON, MN, 55425
561612 — Security Guards and Patrol Services
Summary
GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $3,165 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 80th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43,052 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 4 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in EPA environmental compliance, 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
50% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $3,165 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 5210.063001 | 2 | 2 | $2,015 | Jun 1993 | Nov 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D03 III | 1 | 1 | $575 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $575 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 5616 within MN. Peer group: 43,052 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. 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 GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 2 statutes · 25 violations · $2,024 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Contract Act (federal services) | Jun 2004 | 1 | 24 | 22 | $1,934 | — |
| CWHSSA (federal-contract overtime) | Jun 2004 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $91 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 2 cases · $2,024 in backwages · 24 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 – Jun 2004 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| May 2004 – Jun 2004 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | — | — | 23 | $2,024 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION, 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 GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION 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 · 1S&S · 10 contractor · $3,144 proposed / $3,144 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8744700 | Minorca Mine St Louis, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8847011 | Northshore Mining Company St Louis, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | May 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 7836853 | EVTAC PLANT St Louis, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Feb 2000 | — | No | HighNegligence | $400 | $400 |
| 8740404 | Minorca Mine St Louis, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 9696721 | Northshore Mining Company St Louis, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Mar 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8889792 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Jul 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8889791 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Jul 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8848769 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Nov 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740405 | Minorca Mine St Louis, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6194311 | Minntac Mine St Louis, MN contractor: General Security Services Corp | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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)
Company-level in MN — for GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION, 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 GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION 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.). 6 cases · 5 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-044578 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | Apr 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-UD-000485 | UD | May 2005 | Jun 2005 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-041724 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2004 | May 2004 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-041462 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Apr 2004 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040179 | Unfair labor practice | May 2002 | Aug 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 19-CA-025237 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 1997 | Oct 1999 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
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 GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORP 9110 MEADOWVIEW RD · BLOOMINGTON, MN, 55425 | 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 GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland SecurityARMED GUARD SERVICEcontract · Last action 2011-07-28$10,953,543
- Department of Homeland SecurityGUARD SERVICES FOR THE STATE OF OHIO FOR FY 09contract · Last action 2012-03-27$6,828,552
- Department of Homeland SecurityARMED GUARD SERVICEcontract · Last action 2011-09-15$2,466,132
- Department of Homeland SecurityGUARD SERVICE (ARMED AND UNARMED) AND SECURITY CLERK SERVICE WITHIN CHICAGO LOOPcontract · Last action 2012-08-28$2,430,741
- Department of Homeland SecurityGUARD SERVICES FOR FY 09 CHICAGO LOOPcontract · Last action 2012-07-26$1,489,104
- Department of Homeland SecurityARMED GUARD SERVICEcontract · Last action 2012-11-21$414,997
- Department of Homeland SecurityEGS/TAS GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CHICAGO LOOP AREAcontract · Last action 2014-04-03$345,829
- Department of Homeland SecurityARMED GUARD SERVICES FOR THE STATE OF OHIOcontract · Last action 2011-08-18$303,795
- Department of Homeland SecurityGUARD SERVICE SUPPORT FOR FEMA IN THE STATE OF OHIOcontract · Last action 2011-05-13$185,885
- Department of Homeland SecurityFLOOD - ARMED GUARD SERVICEScontract · Last action 2007-12-18$92,593
- Department of Homeland SecurityARMED GUARD SERVICEcontract · Last action 2008-07-11$67,637
- Department of Homeland SecurityARMED GUARD SERVICES IN DUBLIN, OHcontract · Last action 2011-08-02$66,246
- Department of Homeland SecurityARMED GUARD SERVICEcontract · Last action 2014-11-24$31,586
- Department of Homeland SecurityADDITIONAL ARMED GUARD SERVICEScontract · Last action 2011-03-28$23,405
- Department of Homeland SecuritySECURITY CLERK SERVICES CHICAGO LOOPcontract · Last action 2009-01-12$20,316
- Department of Homeland SecurityCLAIM FOR EGS IN OHIO AND CHICAGO LOOPcontract · Last action 2012-08-15$20,124
- Department of Homeland SecurityTAS FY 09 CHICAGO LOOPcontract · Last action 2024-02-08$16,620
- General Services AdministrationINSTALL IDS UPGRADE PIRNIE FB & USCH UTICA NY.contract · Last action 2021-05-20$6,302
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CT::IGF SECURITY GUARDcontract · Last action 2013-07-16$4,838
- Department of Veterans AffairsEXTENSION OF TASK ORDER 618-7C9173 FOR SECURITY GUcontract · Last action 2007-10-01$4,392
- Department of AgricultureCONTRACTOR TO FURNISH ALL NECESSARY LABOR, SUPERVISION, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND INCIDENTALS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE CAMERA SECURITY SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO RFQ AG-65T0-S-10-0010 IN THE AWARD AMOUNT OF $3846.33. GSA TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. GS CONTRACT NUMBER GS-07F-0305M.contract · Last action 2010-01-11$3,846
- Department of Homeland SecurityEGS STATE OF OHIOcontract · Last action 2017-05-31$475
- Department of Homeland SecurityTAS FOR THE OHIO AREAcontract · Last action 2013-05-03$214
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$138
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$95
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-20$95
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-20$95
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-10-05$95
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-20$85
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-01$76
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-10-16$76
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-10-16$76
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-10-12$76
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-10-05$76
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-20$71
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$66
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$66
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$66
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$66
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-20$66
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$61
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$61
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-20$61
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$56
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$56
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-20$56
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$38
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-21$38
- Department of JusticeUNARMED GUARD SERVICE.contract · Last action 2007-11-07$19
- Department of Homeland Securitycontract · Last action 2017-05-31$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 561612 - SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES. Last action: 2024-02-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-10-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,440 | |
| 1995-10-18 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-05-04 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $1,725 |
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 GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION 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 GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $3,165 in total penalties.
- How does GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION operates in the security guards and patrol services industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.