Establishment profile
MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY
DECC PARKING RAMP, 350 HARBOR DRIVE, DULUTH, MN, 55802
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $420 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,455 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY 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
100% 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $420 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 F06 | 1 | 1 | $70 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 J02II | 1 | 1 | $70 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
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 2382 within MN. Peer group: 1,455 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY. 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 MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY, 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 MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY 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. 6 citations · 1S&S · 6 contractor · $584 proposed / $584 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6408515 | Minntac Mine St Louis, MN contractor: Mesaba Electric | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6408514 | Minntac Mine St Louis, MN contractor: Mesaba Electric | Jan 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6191448 | Minntac Plant St Louis, MN contractor: Mesaba Electric | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6190990 | Northshore Mining Company Lake, MN contractor: Mesaba Electric | Sep 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6190883 | Northshore Mining Company Lake, MN contractor: Mesaba Electric | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6176049 | Minntac Mine St Louis, MN contractor: Mesaba Electric | Sep 2005 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $84 | $84 |
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 MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY. 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 MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-09 | Planned | 2 | — | $140 | |
| 2006-12-20 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $280 |
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 MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY 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 MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $420 in total penalties.
- How does MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- MESABA ELECTRIC COMPANY operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.