Construction · Duluth, MN

Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC ranks #10,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$29,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#10,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC in Duluth, MN has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kenry Contracting INC in New York, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $29,500 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#10,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$29,500 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0016.032.048.064.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPROSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1AINA OLA LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20AC_ARE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 61RAFAEL FRAMERS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9DECATURVILLE - PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32MILLER DAVIS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0BRANCH & ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0TORRES CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14NORTH WEST ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19LEO J ROTH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8THREE RIVERS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5ROCKLAND CO HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23TUGWELL ROOFING CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10BJ PERCH CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4DIRECTORATE OF PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12FRANKFORT TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15PUGET SOUND QUALITY …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21PALATINE TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15MASCARO/BARTON MALOW…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0CMR CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3Northland Constructo…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6
Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC sits at penalty rank #2,616 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($29,500 assessed).

How Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC Compares

Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC's 0.86 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-08-17

Last Inspection

2014-07-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,214

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $4,214 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

33.3% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$42,250

Current Penalty Amount

$29,500

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,750 from the initial assessment of $42,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $29,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,214 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,500 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 7 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC have?
Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC had?
Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-17 and the most recent on 2014-07-16. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC?
Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC has been assessed $29,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,250 (a 30.2% reduction).
Does Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC has 4 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC operate in?
Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC ranks #10,805 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC's total OSHA penalty of $29,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kenry Contracting INC in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $29,500 in current penalties.
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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