Establishment profile
MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY
1835 ENERGY PARK DR, ST PAUL, MN, 55108
Operated by Minnesota Wire and Cable · 1 of 3 establishments
335929 — Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
EIN 410985588
Summary
MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $4,900 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 48 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
75% 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 · $4,900 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 2 | 2 | $1,260 | Oct 2003 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $840 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $560 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5205.067502 | 1 | 1 | $210 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 H | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 5205.120003 | 1 | 1 | $140 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 B | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1820.65308 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
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 3359 within MN. Peer group: 48 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
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 33 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.
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 MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE 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 MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseADVANCED CARBON NANOTUBE CONDUCTORS FOR NAVAL POWER SYSTEMScontract · Last action 2025-03-28$4,824,698
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF RAPID INNOVATION FUNDINGcontract · Last action 2022-02-23$2,412,345
- Small Business AdministrationCLUSTER CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2016-07-15$1,861,214
- Small Business AdministrationADVANCED DEFENSE TECHNOL0GIES (ADT) REGIONAL INNOVATION CLUSTERScontract · Last action 2014-12-18$1,203,245
- Department of DefenseIMPROVED DATA&POWER TRANSMISSION: CONDUCTOR&SHIELDINGcontract · Last action 2014-09-18$749,929
- Department of DefenseRESEARCH&DEVELOPMENTcontract · Last action 2016-10-24$749,852
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF ROBUST, LIGHTWEIGHT WIRING FOR SPACE APPLICATIONScontract · Last action 2014-02-12$749,802
- Department of DefenseSBIR PHASE IIcontract · Last action 2011-07-26$729,999
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationE014042 SBIR PHASE III CARBON NANOTUBE REINFORCED COMPOSITE TUBEScontract · Last action 2023-03-14$227,200
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSBIR PHASE III - CARBON NANOTUBE REINFORCED COMPOSITE TUBEScontract · Last action 2023-09-29$195,793
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF HIGH-FREQUENCY APPLICATIONS FOR CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED WIREScontract · Last action 2015-10-09$150,000
- Department of DefenseSBIR PHASE I TOPIC N112-097contract · Last action 2012-08-13$149,976
- Department of DefenseROBUST, LIGHTWEIGHT WIRING FOR SPACE APPLICATIONScontract · Last action 2012-02-10$149,935
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSBIR PHASE III - CARBON BASED FIBER CYLINDER PREFORMScontract · Last action 2024-07-16$145,345
- Department of DefenseSBIR PHASE Icontract · Last action 2008-08-08$119,913
- Department of DefenseSBIR Icontract · Last action 2009-12-07$99,801
- Department of DefenseSBIR I - MINNESOTA WIRE&CABLEcontract · Last action 2011-01-19$99,780
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLIGHTWEIGHT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) SHIELDING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT AVIONICScontract · Last action 2021-03-18$99,473
- Department of DefenseFIRST MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTcontract · Last action 2010-10-19$69,957
- Department of DefenseEDM CABLE ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2009-12-11$35,352
- Department of DefenseACQUISITION OF PENDANT CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR THE MINUTE MAN IIIcontract · Last action 2020-02-03$33,534
- Department of DefenseSBIR II MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE "FATIGUE RESISTANT WIRE"contract · Last action 2009-08-17$0
- Department of Defense200605!600411!2100!W911QY!USA MATERIEL COMMAND ACQUISITION!W911QY05C0073 !A!N! !N! !P00001!20060216!20070630!023797335!023797335!023797335!N!MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY!1835 ENERGY PARK DR !SAINT PAUL !MN!55108!17792!123!27!EAST SAINT PAUL !RAMSEY !MINNESOTA !+000000143071!N!N!000000000000!AJ17!RDTE/PHYSICAL SCIENCES - OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEV !C9E!ALL OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT !000 !* !541710!E! !3! ! !C! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!U!2!001!E! !Z!N!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !Z!Z!A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !contract · Last action 2008-02-12$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541715 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). Last action: 2025-03-28. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-02 | Planned | 1 | — | $210 | |
| 2009-02-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-01-16 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $1,890 | |
| 2003-09-23 | Planned | 9 | 7 | $2,800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY is one of 3 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Minnesota Wire and Cable.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Minnesota Wire and Cable across all 3 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in other communication and energy wire manufacturing within MN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KATO CABLE LLCMANKATO — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Minnesota Wire and Cable, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANYEAU CLAIRE, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
- MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANYEAU CLAIRE, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Minnesota Wire and Cable locationsParent rollup
- Other Communication and Energy Wire ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
- Other Communication and in MNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Minnesota Wire and Cable, which operates 3 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $4,900 in total penalties.
- How does MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY operates in the other communication and energy wire manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.8. MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 3.38 compared to an industry average of 0.5.