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Balzer Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Mountain Lake, Minnesota · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · NAICS 333111

9inspections
61citation items
$15,725current penalties
Aug 14, 2025last inspection

OSHA has inspected Balzer Inc 9 times in Minnesota since 1994.

The latest one began on Aug 14, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Mountain Lake.

Those inspections ended with 61 citation items: 41 serious and 20 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $30,000 and now stand at $15,725, 48% lower after settlements or reviews.

Electrical wiring methods comes up most often in these citations: 5 items under 1910.305.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Balzer Inc averages $1,320 (1 cited inspection).

Balzer Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 1994 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348439399 OPENED AUG 14, 2025Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Sep 24, 2025

2309 3rd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(a) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$1,200$720Sep 8, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$800$480Sep 8, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
 Other-than-serious$200$120Sep 8, 2025Final

Inspection 317904183 OPENED OCT 30, 2014Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 48 employees at the site · Closed Mar 1, 2016

2309 3rd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,200$210Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Serious$800$140Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$800$140Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,400$250Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(ia) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$600$105Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$800$140Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Serious$600$105Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$400$75Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$400$75Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(10) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$400$75Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
 Other-than-serious$400$75Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 5 Other-than-serious$400$75Dec 12, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 6 Other-than-serious$200$35Dec 12, 2014Final

Inspection 316611011 OPENED JUL 23, 2012Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 77 employees at the site · Closed Aug 21, 2012

2309 3rd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$450$315Aug 10, 2012Closed

Inspection 315573311 OPENED MAY 17, 2011Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Jun 28, 2011

Co Rd 27 E, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Serious$400$280Jun 6, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2) · Guarding of portable powered tools
 Serious$400$280Jun 6, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$100$70Jun 6, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$100$70Jun 6, 2011Closed

Inspection 312158710 OPENED MAY 6, 2008Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 113 employees at the site · Closed May 9, 2008

Co Rd 27 E, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 311802151 OPENED FEB 6, 2008Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 115 employees at the site · Closed Oct 15, 2008

Co Rd 27 E, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants
 Serious$1,500$1,500Feb 26, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Feb 26, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iii) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$0$0Feb 26, 2008Closed

Inspection 311798029 OPENED JAN 25, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 115 employees at the site · Closed May 22, 2009

Co Rd 27 E, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,000$600Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$1,250$800Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$750$420Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,000$600Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$750$420Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Serious$750$420Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$750$420Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Feb 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$1,000$600Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 9 Serious$1,500$1,000Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 10 Serious$750$420Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 1, item 11 Serious$750$420Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i) · Gas welding and cutting
 Other-than-serious$250$140Feb 4, 2008Final
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$250$140Feb 4, 2008Final

Inspection 307138412 OPENED MAY 20, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Jul 23, 2004

Co Rd 27 E, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) · General requirements
 Serious$300$210Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$400$280Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$0$0Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$300$210Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$300$210Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 5a Serious$400$280Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 5b Serious$0$0Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$300$210Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$800$560Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$400$280Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools
 Serious$600$420Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting
 Serious$300$210Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$300$210Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$400$280Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$100$70Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x) · Portable wood ladders
 Other-than-serious$100$70Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$100$70Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$100$70Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Other-than-serious$200$140Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 6 Other-than-serious$200$140Jun 30, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 7 Other-than-serious$100$70Jun 30, 2004Closed
1 older inspection

Inspection 120384771 OPENED JUN 15, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 70 employees at the site · Closed Feb 20, 1996

Co Rd 27 E, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 21, 1994Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1820.6551

29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd)

(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i)

(9) Housekeeping—(i) General. Maintenance and operating practices shall be in accordance with established procedures which will tend to control leakage and prevent the accidental escape of flammable liquids. Spills shall be cleaned up promptly.

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10)

(10) Illumination. When spraying areas are illuminated through glass panels or other transparent materials, only fixed lighting units shall be used as a source of illumination. Panels shall effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit is located, and shall be of a noncombustible material of such a nature or so protected that breakage will be unlikely. Panels shall be so arranged that normal accumulations of residue on the exposed surface of the panel will not be raised to a dangerous temperature by radiation or conduction from the source of illumination.

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 5205.116

29 CFR 5205.1200

29 CFR 5205.1210

29 CFR 5206.700

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