Establishment profile
HOUGH INC
ROOSEVELT AND FRAZEE ST, DETROIT LAKES, MN, 56501
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
HOUGH INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $1,350 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 68th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 973 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOUGH 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, 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $1,350 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K02 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
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 in NAICS 2371 within MN. Peer group: 973 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HOUGH 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 HOUGH INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 HOUGH INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for HOUGH 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 HOUGH 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. 48 citations · 12S&S · $11,874 proposed / $11,874 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6553008 | CS6 Becker, MN | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 6553006 | CS6 Becker, MN | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 8740685 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8740679 | CLEV Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $270 | $270 |
| 8847312 | CLEV Becker, MN | Sep 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8740684 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8740683 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 9625566 | CS6 Becker, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $155 | $155 |
| 5114899 | 35E Kolberg Wash Plant Becker, MN | May 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6503948 | CS6 Becker, MN | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6154299 | CS6 Becker, MN | May 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9480863 | CS6 Becker, MN | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $137 | $137 |
| 9480866 | CS6 Becker, MN | May 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9480865 | CS6 Becker, MN | May 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9625055 | CS6 Becker, MN | Jun 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9384124 | CS6 Becker, MN | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $132 | $132 |
| 9624025 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9480868 | CS6 Becker, MN | May 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9480867 | CS6 Becker, MN | May 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9480864 | CS6 Becker, MN | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9384497 | CS6 Becker, MN | Nov 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9384496 | CLEV Becker, MN | Nov 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9384125 | CLEV Becker, MN | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8946886 | CS6 Becker, MN | Jul 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8946885 | CLEV Becker, MN | Jul 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8740682 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8740680 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8847313 | CLEV Becker, MN | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847311 | CLEV Becker, MN | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740543 | CS6 Becker, MN | Oct 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740686 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740681 | CS6 Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740678 | CLEV Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740677 | CLEV Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740676 | CLEV Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740675 | CLEV Becker, MN | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560799 | CS6 Becker, MN | Oct 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560736 | CS6 Becker, MN | Sep 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560735 | CS6 Becker, MN | Sep 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560734 | CS6 Becker, MN | Sep 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560733 | CS6 Becker, MN | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553007 | CS6 Becker, MN | Sep 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6493850 | CS6 Becker, MN | Mar 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6493040 | CS6 Becker, MN | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407530 | CS6 Becker, MN | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407529 | CS6 Becker, MN | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407528 | CS6 Becker, MN | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 5111878 | CLEV Becker, MN | Aug 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | — | — |
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 HOUGH 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 HOUGH INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HOUGH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOUGH INC 18232 OLD PIT RD · DETROIT LAKES, MN, 56501 | 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.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238990 - ALL OTHER SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2026-01-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-14 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | |
| 2007-08-10 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $300 | |
| 2005-07-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-07-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 HOUGH 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 HOUGH INC's OSHA violation history?
- HOUGH INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $1,350 in total penalties.
- How does HOUGH INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- HOUGH INC operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.