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Carleton College: OSHA inspections and violations

Northfield, Minnesota · Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools · NAICS 611310

12inspections
76citation items
$17,782current penalties
Nov 19, 2024last inspection

Carleton College has 12 OSHA inspections on record in Minnesota, the first in 1982.

OSHA's last visit started on Nov 19, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Northfield.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 76 citation items: 21 serious and 55 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $22,647 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $17,782, down 21%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.215, grinders and abrasive wheels (9 items).

For context, across all education employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $0. Carleton College averages $3,360 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Carleton College also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Carleton College: OSHA citation items per year, 1982 to 2024
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 347900656 OPENED NOV 19, 2024Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 1,400 employees at the site · Closed Feb 13, 2025

One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 · Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$2,800$1,680Dec 13, 2024Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Serious$2,100$1,260Dec 13, 2024Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$700$420Dec 13, 2024Final

Inspection 310863485 OPENED MAR 21, 2007Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 750 employees at the site · Closed Nov 20, 2007

One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 · Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$1,400$980Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$1,400$980Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$1,050$735Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ic) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$0$0Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$1,400$980Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment
 Serious$1,050$735Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 6 Serious$1,050$735Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 7 Serious$1,050$735Apr 12, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Other-than-serious$350$245Apr 12, 2007Closed

Inspection 306761289 OPENED JUL 30, 2003Closed

Accident · No inspection · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jul 30, 2003

One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 · Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 120416185 OPENED JUN 29, 1993Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 550 employees at the site · Closed Jul 28, 1993

One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 120436852 OPENED SEP 30, 1992Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 600 employees at the site · Closed Mar 5, 1993

One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
 Serious$720$720Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$880$880Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$880$880Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(3) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$880$880Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$1,600$1,600Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$880$880Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 7 Serious$720$720Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 8 Serious$880$880Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(c)(6) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$600$600Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.164(d)(2) · Fire detection systems
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2) · Woodworking machinery
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 13
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 14
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 15
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(iiig) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 16
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 17
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 18
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 19
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 20 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 21 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 22 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1992Closed

Inspection 104514252 OPENED JAN 23, 1987Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 475 employees at the site · Closed Jan 29, 1987

1 North College St., Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 104595921 OPENED NOV 18, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 475 employees at the site · Closed Jan 27, 1987

1 North College St., Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$143$143Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.176(c) · Material storage and aisles
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 13
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1986Closed

Inspection 15395122 OPENED DEC 13, 1983Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 475 employees at the site · Closed Jan 3, 1984

College Street Carleton, Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 13, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 13, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(vc)(7) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 13, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 17171 B
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 13, 1984Closed
4 older inspections

Inspection 15394984 OPENED OCT 25, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 475 employees at the site · Closed Jan 3, 1984

Main Street, Northfield, MN 55057 · 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
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(vc)(1) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 16, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$114$114Nov 16, 1983Closed

Inspection 15421837 OPENED SEP 13, 1983Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Sep 13, 1983

None, Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15418585 OPENED APR 7, 1983Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Mar 22, 1984

None, Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15395098 OPENED DEC 15, 1982Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed Jan 3, 1983

Carleton Rd, Northfield, MN 55057 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Northfield site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 1,351 workers: 0.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.2 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Carleton College
Northfield · 2025
1,351 200.21.2

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1820.6530

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)

(c) Exposure control—(1) Exposure Control Plan. (i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(c)(6)

(6) Valves. Piping systems shall contain a sufficient number of valves to operate the system properly and to protect the plant. Piping systems in connection with pumps shall contain a sufficient number of valves to control properly the flow of liquid in normal operation and in the event of physical damage. Each connection to pipelines, by which equipments such as tankcars or tank vehicles discharge liquids by means of pumps into storage tanks, shall be provided with a check valve for automatic protection against backflow if the piping arrangement is such that backflow from the system is possible.

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i)

(2) Design, construction, and capacity of containers—(i) General. Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation), shall be deemed to be acceptable.

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.164 · Fire detection systems

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

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 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment

29 CFR 5205.1020

29 CFR 5205.140

29 CFR 5205.660

29 CFR 5205.750

29 CFR 5205.890

29 CFR 5206.700

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