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Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$27,151
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,013
of 100,495 penalized employers

Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. in Center, ND has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,151. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southern California Edison Company in Visalia, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
88%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. runs well above peers (5.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$27,151 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. in Center, ND includes 3 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $27,151 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $27,151 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,050. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-02-06 to 2024-09-24, a window of roughly 12 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-02-06

Last Inspection

2024-09-24

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,050 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,151

Current Penalty Amount

$27,151

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $27,151 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,050 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. have? ▼
Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,151.
How many OSHA inspections has Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. had? ▼
Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-06 and the most recent on 2024-09-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC.? ▼
Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. has been assessed $27,151 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. operate in? ▼
Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $27,151 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern California Edison Company in Visalia, CA is a similar utilities employer with $27,000 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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