Inspection 348350265 OPENED JUL 1, 2025Closed
1025 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1997, OSHA inspectors have visited Shoremaster Inc in Minnesota 11 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 1, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Fergus Falls.
In all, OSHA issued 59 citation items: 48 serious and 11 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $53,200; today they stand at $37,612, 29% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.1027 (cadmium), 10 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Shoremaster Inc averages $9,400 across 2 cited inspections.
Shoremaster Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 342741311 OPENED OCT 30, 2017Closed
1025 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 342741329 OPENED OCT 30, 2017Closed
1050 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $600 | $600 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1027(c) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(1)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(2)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1027(e)(1) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(2)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1027(i)(1) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.1027(j)(1) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(3) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(i)(a) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 19, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 316633114 OPENED AUG 8, 2012Closed
1025 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 · Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316341494 OPENED FEB 14, 2012Closed
1025 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 · Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $400 | $400 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 316341502 OPENED FEB 14, 2012Closed
1050 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ia) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $140 | Apr 10, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 316341551 OPENED FEB 14, 2012Closed
1025 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 · Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System 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 | $1,000 | $700 | Feb 28, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $140 | Feb 28, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 316341585 OPENED FEB 14, 2012Closed
1050 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3 older inspections
Inspection 312283914 OPENED JUN 17, 2008Closed
1025 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 · Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System 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)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,050 | $735 | Jul 9, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,050 | $735 | Jul 9, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,050 | $735 | Jul 9, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 312283922 OPENED JUN 17, 2008Closed
1025 International Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 · Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System 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)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,225 | Jul 9, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,225 | Jul 9, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $245 | Jul 9, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 126589480 OPENED NOV 4, 1997Closed
1 Shoremaster Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.110(b)(16) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.110(e)(7)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,600 | $460 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $1,600 | $462 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.254(a)(3) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,200 | $420 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $600 | $210 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 21 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,200 | $420 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 22 | Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 23 | Serious | $800 | $280 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $70 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $200 | $70 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $200 | $70 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $400 | $140 | Mar 30, 1998 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Fergus Falls site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 66 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.9 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShoreMaster, LLC Fergus Falls · 2024 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| ShoreMaster Plastics Fergus Falls · 2023 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 16.7 | 3.6 |
| ShoreMaster Main Fergus Falls · 2019 | 84 | 4 | 1 | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| ShoreMaster,LLC Fergus Falls · 2017 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| ShoreMaster,LLC Plastics Fergus Falls · 2017 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | 3.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants
29 CFR 1910.1027 · Cadmium
29 CFR 1910.1027(c)
(c) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). The employer shall assure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of cadmium in excess of five micrograms per cubic meter of air (5 µg/m 3), calculated as an eight-hour time-weighted average exposure (TWA).
29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(2)(i)
(2) Specific. (i) Initial monitoring. Except as provided for in paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) and (d)(2)(iii) of this section, the employer shall monitor employee exposures and shall base initial determinations on the monitoring results.
29 CFR 1910.1027(e)(1)
(e) Regulated areas—(1) Establishment. The employer shall establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of cadmium is, or can reasonably be expected to be in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL).
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery
29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.254 · Arc 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 1910.95 · Noise
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- Stillwell Inc Burnsville · 13 citations · $17,500
- TC American Crane Co Glenwood · 18 citations · $44,670
- Christianson Systems Inc Blomkest · 17 citations · $7,210
- Ronco Machine Inc dba Ronco Engineering Sales Inc Winona · 6 citations · $5,250
- Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Plymouth · 32 citations · $14,487
- Marine Innovations Inc Frazee · 19 citations · $2,258
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.