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Inspection outcome
Opened: September 29, 2025 · Closed: November 18, 2025
Serious citation issued

OSHA cited the employer for at least one Serious violation.

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations6
Serious+2
Initial penalty$1,800
Current penalty$1,080
Accidents0
Duration50d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On September 29, 2025, OSHA opened 109953 - Brinks Mfg Co’s inspection #348531880 at CLARKS GROVE, Minnesota. The case was administratively closed on November 18, 2025, 50 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 6 violations totaling $1,080 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $1,800. Of those, 2 were classified as Serious or worse.

Breakdown by classification
6violations total
Serious233%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious467%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

6citations issued
$1,080current penalty
↓ $720total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Serious
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$600
Current$360reduced by $240
Other
Citation #02001
29 CFR 1910.178(l)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$150
Current$90reduced by $60
Other
Citation #02002
29 CFR 5205.116View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$150
Current$90reduced by $60
Other
Citation #02003
29 CFR 5205.1200View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$150
Current$90reduced by $60
Other
Citation #02004
29 CFR 5205.1200View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$150
Current$90reduced by $60

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 348531880 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 348531880 directly: