Establishment profile
RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC
135 CANNON RIVER AVE, RED WING, MN, 55066
Operated by Red Wing Shoe Co · 1 of 2 establishments
316210 — Footwear Manufacturing
Summary
RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC has accumulated 89 OSHA violations across 21 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $14,296 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
43% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 42 citations in this view · $10,870 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 3 | $1,298 | Mar 1983 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 4 | 4 | $292 | Jun 1974 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 3 | 3 | $840 | Mar 1983 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 3 | 3 | $630 | Mar 1983 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 3 | $520 | Jun 1974 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C06 | 2 | 2 | $840 | Mar 1983 | Nov 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 2 | 2 | $840 | Jul 1988 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $168 | Mar 1983 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 2 | 2 | $132 | Jun 1974 | Mar 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 2 | 2 | $60 | Mar 1983 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 2 | 2 | $30 | Jun 1974 | Jun 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 1983 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 5205.042001 | 2 | 1 | — | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H04 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1974 | Jun 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 A05 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1974 | Jun 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,600 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B03 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B01 | 1 | 1 | $980 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $840 | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
| 182.676 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2022 |
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.
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 46 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 RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for Red Wing Shoe Co, 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 Red Wing Shoe Co 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.). 11 cases · 11 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-387934 | Unfair labor practice | May 2026 | Jul 2026 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-342119 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-329260 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2023 | Apr 2025 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-314108 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2023 | Apr 2025 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-167114 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-162905 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2015 | Nov 2015 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-158692 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-124076 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-092447 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-076596 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-016143 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2001 | May 2002 | 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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer's feet in an impact.. Most recent recall: 2013-12-19. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard #14066 | Dec 2013 | The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer's feet in an impact. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of JusticeBLACK SAFETY-TOED SHOES - CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DEPT.contract · Last action 2007-12-05$3,515
- Nuclear Regulatory CommissionSAFETY SHOEScontract · Last action 2007-10-15$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 448210 - SHOE STORES. Last action: 2007-12-05. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-30 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $3,400 | |
| 2019-06-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-05-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-11-16 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $2,450 | |
| 2001-09-25 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,470 | |
| 2001-09-25 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $1,260 | |
| 1996-04-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-12-11 | Planned | 6 | 4 | $3,360 | |
| 1990-05-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-06-08 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-02-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-10-26 | Planned | 27 | 6 | $1,360 | |
| 1984-01-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-04-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-02-16 | Planned | 21 | 4 | $816 | |
| 1983-02-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-02-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-09-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-10-04 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-06-12 | Planned | 9 | — | $60 | |
| 1974-06-11 | Planned | 12 | — | $120 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Red Wing Shoe Co.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Red Wing Shoe Co across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in footwear manufacturing within MN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- STEGER DESIGNS, INC.ELY — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Red Wing Shoe Co locationsParent rollup
- Footwear ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
- Footwear Manufacturing in MNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RED WING SHOE COMPANY 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Red Wing Shoe Co, which operates 2 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 RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC's OSHA violation history?
- RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC has 21 OSHA inspections on record with 89 violations and $14,296 in total penalties.
- How does RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC operates in the footwear manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3. RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC's self-reported DART rate is 9.31 compared to an industry average of 2.