Summary
ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $490 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43,053 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 37 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, 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
67% 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. 12 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $490 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 5206.070002 | 2 | 2 | $270 | Jul 1986 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C 2 | 1 | 1 | $140 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 A05 IIB | 1 | 1 | $80 | Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A 2 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 5206.080001 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 B 3 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 5210.063001 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 J04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 |
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. Peer group: 43,053 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 37+ years. Most recent activity: 37 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 ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, 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 ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, 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. 40 citations · 13S&S · $5,421 proposed / $5,421 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6155042 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $421 | $421 |
| 9487853 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $376 | $376 |
| 8889140 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | May 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552776 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552774 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8821784 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8821783 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6155044 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6155043 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9487851 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9487850 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9487849 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9486386 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9486385 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9486384 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2022 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 6493673 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 6493672 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 6493671 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8672920 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9380974 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9380020 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8889142 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8889141 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8888818 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8889143 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744180 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744179 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744178 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744177 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6556628 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552778 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552777 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552775 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552773 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552772 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193309 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Mar 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6193308 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Mar 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6193307 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Mar 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6175576 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Oct 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159001 | Screening Plant Cook, MN | Jun 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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 ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, 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 ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISAK HANSEN & SONS INC 4921 W HIGHWAY 61 · LUTSEN, MN, 55612 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | May 2007 | 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 ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgriculturePURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FENCING SUPPLIES TO TOFTE RANGER DISTRICT IN TOFTE, MNcontract · Last action 2015-10-30$77,863
- Department of AgricultureSUF-056 TOFTE WASTE WATER SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2012-07-26$24,488
- Department of AgricultureFURNISH AND INSTALL WASHERS AND DRYERS IN BUNKHOUSES.contract · Last action 2010-07-29$15,112
- Department of AgricultureTOFTE - UPGRADE SEPTIC SYSTEM IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2013-07-24$13,494
- Department of Homeland SecurityURGENT REQUIREMNET FOR A ROOF/SHINGLE REPAIR, AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT.contract · Last action 2017-05-31$11,420
- Department of AgricultureCHAIN LINK FENCE, RE-BAR AND FENCE POSTS TO MAKE A FENCED AREA TO PROTECT SEEDLING AREA FROM DEER AND OTHER ANIMALS.contract · Last action 2014-05-20$8,581
- Department of AgricultureSTIHL CHAIN SAWS REPLACEMENTS FOR FIRE / TIMBERcontract · Last action 2014-03-05$3,588
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 423510 - METAL SERVICE CENTERS AND OTHER METAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2017-05-31. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-01-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-06-28 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $410 | |
| 1986-07-16 | Planned | 8 | 1 | $80 |
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 ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, 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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- What is ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ISAK HANSEN AND SONS, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $490 in total penalties.