Inspection 348263690 OPENED MAY 22, 2025Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1987, OSHA inspectors have visited J.R. Simplot Co in North Dakota 22 times.
The most recent inspection opened on May 22, 2025 after a complaint, in Grand Forks.
In all, OSHA issued 33 citation items: 25 serious and 8 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $119,046; today they stand at $111,722, 6% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.119 (process safety management), 7 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,874 penalty. J.R. Simplot Co averages $13,052 across 6 cited inspections.
J.R. Simplot Co also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 10 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 348263864 OPENED MAY 22, 2025Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347199135 OPENED JAN 3, 2024Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58201 · Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,131 | $16,131 | Apr 18, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 346820541 OPENED JUL 11, 2023Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $15,625 | $15,625 | Sep 12, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $1,378 | $1,378 | Sep 12, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 346281157 OPENED OCT 12, 2022Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $6,215 | $3,729 | Oct 28, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 345320725 OPENED MAY 27, 2021Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $10,728 | $10,728 | Aug 5, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(b) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 345293963 OPENED MAY 5, 2021Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $13,653 | $13,653 | Sep 30, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(3) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $10,728 | $10,728 | Sep 30, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 343193041 OPENED MAY 30, 2018Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58201 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
14 older inspections
Inspection 342520053 OPENED AUG 3, 2017Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58201 · Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $12,675 | $6,338 | Aug 11, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 315131268 OPENED FEB 15, 2011Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314172024 OPENED APR 13, 2010Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ib) · Process safety management |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(iii) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5) · Process safety management |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $1,500 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9a 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9b 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10c 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ia) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 310558689 OPENED NOV 28, 2006Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Other Snack Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310448022 OPENED OCT 12, 2006Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · Other Snack Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304201973 OPENED OCT 10, 2001Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,062 | $1,062 | Oct 29, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $850 | $850 | Oct 29, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 102762622 OPENED MAR 21, 2001Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 102762127 OPENED NOV 16, 2000Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300241239 OPENED JAN 4, 2000Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300237567 OPENED SEP 17, 1998Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 113324610 OPENED MAR 7, 1996Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 110497864 OPENED FEB 14, 1991Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 100563121 OPENED OCT 3, 1989Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(8) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(9) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 101455632 OPENED OCT 28, 1987Closed
3630 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 · 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 2019, the Grand Forks site logged 10 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 421 workers: 2.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.4 for its industry. Those cases cost 199 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Simplot - Food - Grand Forks Grand Forks · 2019 | 421 | 10 | 2 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| J.R. Simplot Company - Grand Forks Food Group Plant Grand Forks · 2019 | 421 | 10 | 2 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 10 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
Oct 16, 2025, Grand Forks: Hospitalization · fractures · rib(s), oblique area
An employee was walking on top of boiler to close a valve. The employee fell off the boiler and landed on the floor, sustaining fractured ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Dec 20, 2023, Grand Forks: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
An employee was checking a shredder machine to ensure it was clean. Their fingers were caught and crushed inside the machine resulting in an amputation.
Jul 10, 2023, Grand Forks: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was polishing a piece of metal, which was clamped in the vise of a metal-turning lathe. The vise caught the employee's glove and pulled in his hand, amputating his right index finger.
Nov 18, 2022, Grand Forks: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was pulling shrink wrap off a conveyor belt when his finger became caught between the roller and a pallet and was amputated.
May 19, 2021, Grand Forks: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · lower leg(s)
An employee was driving a stand-up powered industrial truck (PIT) to the charging station and struck a cement reinforcement barrier. The employee was pinned between the PIT and the cement reinforcement barrier, resulting in the amputation of their lower left leg.
Jan 23, 2019, Grand Forks: Hospitalization · fractures · pelvis
An employee was on a 6-foot A-frame ladder, doing maintenance in a packaging area. The ladder twisted and/or collapsed, causing the employee to fall to the floor and suffer a broken pelvis.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.39 · Reporting deaths and severe injuries
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(3)
(3) You must report the fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye using one of the following methods:
29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ib)
(B) Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID's);
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii)
(ii) The employer shall document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
Other frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing employers in North Dakota
- Baker Boy, Inc. Dickinson · 1 citation · $10,000
- Baker Boy Bake Shop, Inc. Dickinson · 5 citations · $18,168
- Simplot Foods Grand Forks · 3 citations · $14,000
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.