Establishment profile
HARDRIVES, INC.
502 SOUTH 33RD ST, ST CLOUD, MN, 56301
Operated by Hardrives, Inc · 1 of 13 establishments
Summary
HARDRIVES, INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $1,400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43,052 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 25 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HARDRIVES, 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
50% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $1,400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1989 | Nov 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1989 | Nov 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B04 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1984 | Oct 1984 |
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
Above average violations. Peer group: 43,052 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
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 16 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.
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 HARDRIVES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 25+ years. Most recent activity: 25 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 HARDRIVES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for Hardrives, 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 Hardrives, 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. 100 citations · 28S&S · 85 contractor · $13,440 proposed / $13,440 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6159560 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 8897727 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $577 | $577 |
| 6159145 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $440 | $440 |
| 6159143 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $440 | $440 |
| 6158645 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $321 | $321 |
| 6158646 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 6158642 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 8896599 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 6159144 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 8665434 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6553216 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8897726 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $259 | $259 |
| 6158644 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $245 | $245 |
| 6158643 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $245 | $245 |
| 8672845 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8888510 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6491731 | Kolberg Screening Plant Itasca, MN | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6134382 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $242 | $242 |
| 8897725 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 6134383 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2002 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 8888509 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 6159139 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6560609 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6560608 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6553262 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8897155 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897154 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897153 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897152 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897662 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897144 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897143 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897729 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jan 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897664 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jan 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897728 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Oct 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897663 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Oct 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8888506 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8847421 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 7839639 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $104 | $104 |
| 8840498 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8840497 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8840496 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8888508 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8888507 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847420 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847419 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847418 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847417 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8839146 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8665704 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8665435 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8665433 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560610 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553456 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553447 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553215 | Pioneer 2500 Impactor Benton, MN | Jun 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6491730 | Kolberg Screening Plant Itasca, MN | Jun 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6491729 | Kolberg Screening Plant Itasca, MN | Jun 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6492322 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6492315 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Nov 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6492500 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6492490 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6492489 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6408257 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6408256 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407888 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Aug 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407857 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407856 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407855 | 001964 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193349 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193348 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7839844 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $90 | $90 |
| 7839842 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $90 | $90 |
| 6174070 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $72 | $72 |
| 6159142 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $72 | $72 |
| 6176535 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jul 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6175077 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Apr 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6175076 | Foley Stay Pit Blue Earth, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Apr 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159559 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Sep 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159141 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159140 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159138 | 001963 Hennepin, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6134381 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134380 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134379 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134378 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6134377 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839848 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839846 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839845 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839843 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839841 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839840 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839839 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839838 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839837 | WASH PLANT Stearns, MN | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839644 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839643 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839642 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7839641 | 001963 Stearns, MN contractor: Hardrives Inc | Jun 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 HARDRIVES, 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 HARDRIVES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HARDRIVES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HARDRIVES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-04-04 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | |
| 1989-10-04 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-12-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-08-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
HARDRIVES, INC. is one of 13 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Hardrives, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Hardrives, Inc across all 13 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Hardrives, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HARDRIVES, INC.NISSWA, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDRIVES, INC.OSSEO, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDRIVES, INC.BECKER, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDRIVES INCSTILLWATER, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDRIVES INCLAKELAND, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDRIVES INCWAITE PARK, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDRIVES INCSt Cloud, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARDRIVES, INC.ELK RIVER, MN — 1 federal enforcement record
- HARDRIVES, INC.ANOKA, MN — 1 federal enforcement record
- HARDRIVES, INC.SILVER BAY, MN — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Hardrives, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HARDRIVES, 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Hardrives, Inc, which operates 13 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HARDRIVES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HARDRIVES, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $1,400 in total penalties.