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Minute Lube

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Minute Lube has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty64% serious
$10,335
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#34,261
of 100,495 penalized employers

Minute Lube in Williston, ND has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,335. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Minute Lube 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J E Liesfeld Contractor INC in Rockville, VA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,343 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
66%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Minute Lube compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Minute Lube runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$10,335 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Minute Lube

The federal enforcement record for Minute Lube in Williston, ND includes 3 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 3.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (63.6%) 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 $17,225 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,335 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,445. Against the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-05-30 to 2025-03-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-05-30

Last Inspection

2025-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,445

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,502

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $3,445 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,502.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$17,225

Current Penalty Amount

$10,335

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,890 from the initial assessment of $17,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Minute Lube compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Minute Lube Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 11 3.8
Total Penalty $10,335 $3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,445 $2,502
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minute Lube safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Minute Lube's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Minute Lube have? ▼
Minute Lube has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,335.
How many OSHA inspections has Minute Lube had? ▼
Minute Lube has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-30 and the most recent on 2025-03-12. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Minute Lube? ▼
Minute Lube has been assessed $10,335 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,225 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Minute Lube have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Minute Lube has 7 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 Minute Lube operate in? ▼
Minute Lube operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811191). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.
How does Minute Lube's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Minute Lube's total OSHA penalty of $10,335 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, J E Liesfeld Contractor INC in Rockville, VA is a similar other services employer with $10,343 in current penalties.

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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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