Establishment profile
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
VICINITY OF SHEYENNE STREET & 17TH AVENUE WEST, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
Operated by Northern Improvement Company · 1 of 24 establishments
237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
EIN 450262344
Summary
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 49 years of recorded history, with $1,330 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 51 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 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
50% 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $1,330 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 B | 1 | 1 | $800 | Sep 1976 | Sep 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A10 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Sep 1976 | Sep 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 I01 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Sep 1976 | Sep 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A09 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Sep 1976 | Sep 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 H | 1 | 1 | $60 | Sep 1976 | Sep 1976 |
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 2373 within ND. Peer group: 51 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
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 61 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in ND — for Northern Improvement 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 Northern Improvement 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. 37 citations · 5S&S · 1 contractor · $7,709 proposed / $5,363 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8592857 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Apr 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,400 | $1,320 |
| 6589162 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,265 | $265 |
| 6589161 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $380 | $114 |
| 9477108 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $351 | $351 |
| 5054899 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Nov 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5054898 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Nov 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5054897 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Nov 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5054113 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | May 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9900638 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Nov 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 7936707 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | May 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9721109 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Oct 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9479421 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Apr 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9396736 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9304517 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9304516 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 6589160 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Aug 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8821571 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Aug 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8592856 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Apr 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8592855 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Apr 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426967 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Aug 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6418146 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6418145 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6418144 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6418143 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6418141 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Jun 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6327571 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6327570 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7935301 | Various Rental Equipment Ward, ND contractor: Northern Improvement Co | Aug 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 7938719 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Jun 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938675 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938674 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938673 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938672 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938671 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938670 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938669 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7936706 | Mckenzie Wash Plant Burleigh, ND | May 2004 | — | 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 ND — for Northern Improvement Company, 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 Northern Improvement Company 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.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-078261 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2012 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019779 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 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 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. 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 COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-14 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-09-14 | Complaint | 5 | — | $1,330 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY is one of 24 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Northern Improvement Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Northern Improvement Company across all 24 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in highway, street, and bridge construction within ND, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENTDICKINSON — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENTFARGO — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANYBISMARCK — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENTBELFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS, INC.MEDINA — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANYMAKOTI — 2 federal enforcement records
- GOWAN CONSTRUCTIONSANBORN — 2 federal enforcement records
- BORDER STATES PAVING, INC.MAPLETON — 1 federal enforcement record
- Border States Paving, Inc.WING — 1 federal enforcement record
- MIDWEST CONTRACTINGOAKES — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Northern Improvement Company, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANYNEW SALEM, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT, INC.STEELE, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANYMINOT, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COCenter, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENTMANDAN, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENTBISMARCK, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENTDICKINSON, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COPisek, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENTFARGO, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANYSYKESTON, ND — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Northern Improvement Company locationsParent rollup
- Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionAll employers in this industry
- Employers in NDState-wide enforcement data
- Highway, Street, and in NDIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT 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 Northern Improvement Company, which operates 24 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $1,330 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5. NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.5.