Establishment profile
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.
BRIDGE #9695, 1-1/2 MI. OF HWY. 210 & 94, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537
Summary
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 42 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43,052 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 39 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO. 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. 12 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0302 B07 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1984 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0025 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0152 E03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0251 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0251 C04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0550 A12 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 F03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0401 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0302 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
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: 43,052 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.. 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 39+ years. Most recent activity: 39 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO., 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO. 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. 79 citations · 15S&S · $8,323 proposed / $8,323 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9625051 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $321 | $321 |
| 6560279 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6553626 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6552354 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6553606 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 6154317 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6154302 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9698035 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9698017 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9625053 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9625052 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9625050 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9625049 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8947192 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 6192304 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 9480874 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9384483 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Oct 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9384145 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Aug 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8683226 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8683225 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8683224 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8941746 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941745 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941744 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941743 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941742 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 6553604 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 7838818 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | May 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $104 | $104 |
| 8888127 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8888126 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8888125 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8888608 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jul 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847281 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847280 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847279 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847278 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8847275 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8740689 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Sep 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8739010 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8683229 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8683228 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8683227 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560280 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560278 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553797 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553625 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553605 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552364 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6492610 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407688 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | May 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407687 | Felton Pit & Mill Clay, MN | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193747 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193746 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193745 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193744 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193743 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6133631 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $90 | $90 |
| 6133630 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 6192305 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jun 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6174071 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159827 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6159826 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6158437 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6158436 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6158435 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6158434 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6158433 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6158432 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6158431 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6136072 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6136071 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6136070 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6136069 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6133633 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6133632 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6133629 | Okke Pit Clay, MN | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7838817 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | May 2000 | — | No | NoNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7838816 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | May 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7838815 | Benedict Pit Clay, MN | May 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.. 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Planned | 11 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-05-24 | Planned | 2 | — | $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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO. 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $0 in total penalties.