Establishment profile
NORTHWEST CASTING INC
1457 MARSHALL AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55104
331524 — Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Summary
NORTHWEST CASTING INC has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $2,942 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 60th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 71 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHWEST CASTING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3315 within MN. Peer group: 71 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 11.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTHWEST CASTING 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 NORTHWEST CASTING INC. 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 NORTHWEST CASTING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHWEST CASTING INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for NORTHWEST CASTING INC, 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 NORTHWEST CASTING INC locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for NORTHWEST CASTING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHWEST CASTING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NORTHWEST CASTING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-11 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $315 | |
| 2018-04-11 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $180 | |
| 2007-04-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-04-24 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $1,330 | |
| 2000-10-03 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $892 | |
| 2000-10-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-09-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-13 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-02-11 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $225 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTHWEST CASTING INC 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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Frequently asked
- What is NORTHWEST CASTING INC's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHWEST CASTING INC has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $2,942 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHWEST CASTING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHWEST CASTING INC operates in the aluminum foundries (except die-casting) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.2.