Establishment profile
NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC
14399 HUNTINGTON AVE, SAVAGE, MN, 55378
493110 — General Warehousing and Storage
Summary
NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $2,730 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 84th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 179 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 85th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records 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, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% 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 · $2,730 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 G05 | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $210 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
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 4931 within MN. Peer group: 179 employers. This establishment has 4 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 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC. 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 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 5 months 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 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC. 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 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC. 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 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC. 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). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT 14399 HUNTINGTON AVE · SAVAGE, MN, 55378 | 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.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.. Most recent recall: 2021-02-24. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard #21086 | Feb 2021 | The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-07-09 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $2,730 | |
| 2009-02-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $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 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $2,730 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT CO INC operates in the general warehousing and storage industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.9.