Establishment profile
NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS
1851 E HWY 169, GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744
238120 — Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Summary
NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $1,215 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 82nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 5,782 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $1,215 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0760 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | $165 | Jul 1992 | Jul 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0250 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1989 | May 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 C01 VI | 1 | 1 | — | May 1989 | May 1989 |
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 2381 within MN. Peer group: 5,782 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS. 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 NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, 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 INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS 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. 32 citations · 11S&S · 32 contractor · $5,089 proposed / $5,089 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8664925 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $828 | $828 |
| 6191364 | Northshore Mining Company Lake, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 8664924 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6407803 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 6194122 | United - Mine St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 5115502 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5115483 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Mar 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5115482 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Mar 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5114939 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Oct 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9696198 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8665238 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 8664871 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Feb 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 6159513 | Minorca Mine St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Aug 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9384891 | Minorca Mine St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8665579 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Jan 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8665230 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Jun 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6564809 | Northshore Mining Company Lake, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Dec 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6564808 | Northshore Mining Company Lake, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Dec 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560978 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6560974 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407117 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407802 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6407801 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6194121 | United - Mine St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Dec 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6190266 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $99 | $99 |
| 6190264 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $99 | $99 |
| 6190271 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Jul 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6190265 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Jul 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6165947 | Keetac St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Mar 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 5115487 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Mar 2026 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | — | — |
| 5115486 | Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Itasca, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Mar 2026 | — | No | — | — | — |
| 8664926 | Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC St Louis, MN contractor: NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS, INC. | Apr 2012 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS. 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 INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS HWY 63 S OF HWY 2 · GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS 2500 GLENWOOD DR · GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-11 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | |
| 1992-06-30 | Planned | 1 | — | $165 | |
| 1989-04-13 | 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 INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS 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 NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $1,215 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL ERECTORS operates in the structural steel and precast concrete contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.