Establishment profile
MESABI NUGGET
6500 HWY 135 N, AURORA, MN, 55705
236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Summary
MESABI NUGGET has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 17 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MESABI NUGGET appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 2362 within MN. Peer group: 3,593 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MESABI NUGGET. 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 MESABI NUGGET. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 MESABI NUGGET. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for MESABI NUGGET, 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 MESABI NUGGET 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. 12 citations · 1S&S · $773 proposed / $773 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6158140 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 6165004 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6165003 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6165002 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6165001 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164200 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164199 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164198 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164157 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Sep 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164156 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Sep 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164155 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Sep 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164154 | Mesabi Nugget, LLC Lake, MN | Sep 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $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)
Company-level in MN — for MESABI NUGGET, 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 MESABI NUGGET 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.). 1 case · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-RC-080332 | Representation election | May 2012 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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 MESABI NUGGET. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MESABI NUGGET. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MESABI NUGGET. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-03-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 |
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 MESABI NUGGET 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 MESABI NUGGET's OSHA violation history?
- MESABI NUGGET has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does MESABI NUGGET's safety record compare to its industry?
- MESABI NUGGET operates in the commercial and institutional building construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.