Establishment profile
NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY
NORTH SIDE OF CLAIREMONT AVE ADJACENT TO SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54701
Operated by Xcel Energy · 1 of 163 establishments
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $305 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,116 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN STATES POWER 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
60% 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $305 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 I01 | 2 | 2 | $100 | Jul 1984 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 B | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0251 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 V | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
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 in NAICS 2389 within WI. Peer group: 1,116 employers. This establishment has 8 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 STATES POWER COMPANY. 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 STATES POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 1985 | FUSE,OVERHEAD POWER LINE,ELECTRICAL,POWER LINE WORKER,INSULATOR,ELECTROCUTED,E PTD,ELEC UTILITY WORKFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 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 STATES POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHERN STATES POWER 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 NORTHERN STATES POWER 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 NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN STATES POWER 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 STATES POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- General Services AdministrationFUNDING FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY METERING SERVICE FOR 400 SOUTH PHILLIPS AVENUE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-6848contract · Last action 2014-07-07$213,989
- Department of DefenseFY24 FCSB ELECTRICALcontract · Last action 2025-02-14$126,000
- Department of DefenseELECTRICITY - EAU GALLE LAKE CAMPGROUNDcontract · Last action 2021-03-09$49,491
- Department of the InteriorELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR GREAT LAKES AGENCY (FY12)contract · Last action 2012-07-12$7,600
- Department of the InteriorELECTRICAL SERVICES IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2015-03-19$7,155
- Department of DefenseXCEL ENERGY ELECTRICAL CHARGES FOR BILLIcontract · Last action 2012-03-29$6,342
- Department of the InteriorPOWER AND GAScontract · Last action 2008-01-07$5,500
- Department of the Interior''IGF::OT::IGF'' NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY (XCEL)contract · Last action 2022-03-18$5,277
- Department of the InteriorELECTRICAL AND GAS FOR 721 AND 717 LAKESHORE DRIVE WEST, ASHLAND, WI.contract · Last action 2010-04-21$5,169
- Department of the InteriorELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR GREAT LAKES AGENCYcontract · Last action 2012-01-04$5,123
- Department of the InteriorNORTHERN STATES POWERcontract · Last action 2023-08-03$4,605
- Department of the InteriorIGF::CL::IGF NO GREEN COMPONENTS, CODE NOT REQUIRED, REMOVE GLEN BRAE POWERLINE AND POLES, SACNcontract · Last action 2014-12-15$4,084
- Department of the Interior''IGF::OT::IGF'' NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANYcontract · Last action 2016-07-08$3,439
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF SUPPLY ELECTRIC SERVICE TO GOVERNMENT OWNED BUILDING NORTHERN STATES POWER - EXCEL ENERGYcontract · Last action 2017-06-07$3,288
- Department of the InteriorELECTRIC AND GAS SERVICE-GREAT LAKES AGENCY FY 2010contract · Last action 2011-03-31$2,667
- Department of the InteriorTO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO GOVERNMENT OWNED BUILDING, AT 721 W. LAKE SHORE DRIVE, ASHLAND, WI 54806 IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2017-05-30$2,101
- Department of DefenseTHIS CONTRACT SP0600-23-C-8352 OR THE CONTINUED CONTRACT IS A CONTINUATION OF CONTRACT NUMBER DAKF61-00-C-0267 OR THE PREDECESSOR CONTRACT. ORIGINAL CONTRACT AWARD WAS MADE APRIL 5, 2000 UNDER CONTRACT NO. DAKF61-00-C-0267.contract · Last action 2025-07-29$0
- General Services AdministrationELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS, ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITYcontract · Last action 2023-02-16$0
- Department of DefenseELECTRIC - NOSC MINNEAPOLIScontract · Last action 2014-05-14$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 221122 - ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION. Last action: 2025-07-29. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-06-03 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $200 | |
| 1985-03-14 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-07-05 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-11-09 | Planned | 3 | — | $105 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY is one of 163 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Xcel Energy.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Xcel Energy across all 163 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- L & H GYR EXCAVATING, INC.VAN DYNE — 3 federal enforcement records
- STOUT CONSTRUCTION, LLCMENOMONIE — 3 federal enforcement records
- GENE FREDERICKSON TRUCKING & EXCAVATINGAPPLETON — 2 federal enforcement records
- MANDT TRUCKING & EXCAVATINGOREGON — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Xcel Energy, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- XCEL ENERGYKEENESBURG, CO — 3 federal enforcement records
- XCEL ENERGY INCCHAMPLIN, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- XCEL ENERGYDENVER, CO — 2 federal enforcement records
- XCEL ENERGYWEST ST. PAUL, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN STATES POWER CO DBA XCEL ENERGYBAYPORT, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- XCEL ENERGY INCST PAUL, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- XCEL ENERGYARTESIA, NM — 2 federal enforcement records
- XCEL ENERGYEARTH, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN STATES POWER CO DBA XCEL ENERGYGRANITE FALLS, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- XCEL ENERGYALAMOSA, CO — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Xcel Energy locationsParent rollup
- Site Preparation ContractorsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WIState-wide enforcement data
- Site Preparation Contractors in WIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTHERN STATES POWER 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 Xcel Energy, which operates 163 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $305 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.
- Has NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY.