Recent OSHA inspections and citations in Minnesota
Counts of OSHA inspections opened in each window ending October 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data (snapshot 2026-10-31; latest inspection open date in the file: 2026-10-28). Includes federal OSHA and State Plan inspections recorded in the national database.
The last few days are incomplete: OSHA offices enter inspections after they open, so recent counts rise as data arrives. Citations are published later than inspections (OSHA says citation details may appear 5 days after the employer receives them for federal inspections and 30 days for State Plan inspections), so recent inspections often show none yet.
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Most recent inspections
| Opened | Establishment | City | Inspection type | NAICS | Citations (current penalty) | OSHA activity # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | LOG HOUSE FOODS INC | Minneapolis, MN | Planned Complete | 424490 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers | none published yet | 349248906 |
| 2026-10-27 | ISD 13 - HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Minneapolis, MN | Complaint Partial | 611110 Elementary and Secondary Schools | none published yet | 349248898 |
| 2026-10-26 | CITY OF INDEPENDENCE | Maple Plain, MN | Planned Complete | 921110 Executive Offices | none published yet | 349248872 |
| 2026-10-26 | SANDMAN MOTEL LLC DBA COMFORT INN | Minneapolis, MN | Planned Complete | 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | none published yet | 349245951 |
| 2026-10-26 | PALLETEC LLC DBA VIKING ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMEN | Minneapolis, MN | Planned Complete | 333243 Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing | none published yet | 349245944 |
| 2026-10-22 | MCNAMARA CONTRACTING INC | Burnsville, MN | Complaint Partial | 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | none published yet | 349248880 |
| 2026-10-22 | NORTHLAND CRANE SERVICE INC | Saint Paul, MN | Planned Complete | 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | none published yet | 349245936 |
| 2026-10-22 | MASTER MECHANIC INC | Saint Paul, MN | Planned Complete | 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | none published yet | 349245928 |
| 2026-10-22 | DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION MIDWEST INC | Saint Paul, MN | Planned Complete | 236210 Industrial Building Construction | none published yet | 349245910 |
| 2026-10-22 | RED WING HOTEL GROUP LLC DBA COUNTRY INN AND SUITE | Red Wing, MN | Planned Complete | 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | none published yet | 349245894 |
| 2026-10-22 | MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES - AMRTC | Anoka, MN | Complaint Partial | 623220 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | none published yet | 349243030 |
| 2026-10-22 | DYCAST SPECIALTIES CORPORATION | Starbuck, MN | Planned Complete | 331522 | none published yet | 349243022 |
To view the official record, search the activity # in OSHA's Establishment Search at osha.gov.
Not listed: 94 inspections whose establishment name is withheld (it may be an individual's name). We show only the count, because an inspection's details can be matched to OSHA's public file to identify the establishment.
“Citations” counts non-deleted violation items OSHA has published for that inspection, with the current penalty (which can change through settlement or contest). Names that don't look like a business or public body are withheld (why). Street addresses are not shown. Check each record on OSHA's site using its activity number (not shown when the name is withheld).
Citations summary (inspections opened in the last 365 days)
| Inspections with at least one published citation | 1,053 of 1,870 |
| Citation items published (non-deleted) | 3,020 |
| …of which Serious / Willful / Repeat | 2,068 / 3 / 38 |
| Total current penalty on those items | $4,072,065 |
Why inspections were opened (last 365 days)
| Inspection type | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Planned | 1,421 |
| Complaint | 290 |
| Unprogrammed related | 64 |
| Fatality/catastrophe | 36 |
| Programmed related | 23 |
| Follow-up | 20 |
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA “Inspection” and “Violation” datasets, bulk files OSHA_inspection.zip and OSHA_violation.zip (dataset page), snapshot dated 2026-10-31, downloaded 2026-11-01. Counts are row counts over the source records; nothing is estimated. Method.
Frequently asked questions
What triggered OSHA inspections in Minnesota in the last 365 days?
Of the 1,870 inspections opened 2025-11-01 to 2026-10-31, the most common recorded inspection types were Planned (1,421), Complaint (290) and Unprogrammed related (64). OSHA records why each inspection was opened, for example a complaint, a referral, an accident or a planned (programmed) inspection.
How many OSHA inspections in Minnesota led to citations?
So far 1,053 of the 1,870 inspections (56%) have at least one published, non-deleted citation item: 3,020 items (2,068 serious, 3 willful, 38 repeat) with $4,072,065 in current penalties. Recent inspections often show none yet because citations are published later.
Are OSHA inspection records public?
Yes. The U.S. Department of Labor publishes OSHA inspection and citation records as public enforcement data, which is the source of this page. Citation details may appear 5 days (federal OSHA) or 30 days (State Plans) after the employer receives them, and records in open cases can change.
Industries with the most inspections in Minnesota
Manufacturing (811) · Construction (467) · Wholesale Trade (160) · Retail Trade (112) · Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (61) · Educational Services (52) · Transportation and Warehousing (44) · Health Care and Social Assistance (42) · Other Services (except Public Administration) (32) · Public Administration (30) · Accommodation and Food Services (22) · Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (14) · Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (7) · Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (5) · Utilities (4) · Information (3) · Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (3)
Construction inspections in Minnesota
Trades with the most inspections in Minnesota
Roofing Contractors (91) · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (71) · New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (65) · Machine Shops (57) · Framing Contractors (57) · Elementary and Secondary Schools (43) · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (22) · Siding Contractors (19)